Pandemic-Driven Surge in Online Grocery Sales to Have Lasting Effects on Fresh Produce Box Market

July 19, 2021 Freedonia Group

Suppliers of fresh produce corrugated boxes and other types of produce packaging will see lasting benefits from the surge in online grocery delivery and pickup orders seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Freedonia Group analysis.

Crunch Pak Adds Gusseted Bags to Package Options

July 14, 2021 Crunch Pak

Crunch Pak®, the sliced apples specialist, is adding gusseted, stand-up bags to its list of packaging options and will launch the new SKUs with a limited item promoting Paw Patrol the Movie from Paramount Studios.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. And How Sustainable Packaging is Evolving Our Ideals

July 13, 2021 Village Farms

The challenge to find environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic has increased in urgency. Sustainable packaging solutions that ensure the safety and shelf life of a product are also key. Village Farms has been working for several years now to develop and test packaging that can remain out of landfills.

Blue Apron Sets New Sustainable Packaging Goals

July 12, 2021 Blue Apron

Blue Apron announced a new sustainable packaging goal for its meal kit boxes of 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable by the end of 2025. The company also strives to use 75% post-consumer recycled content, by weight, in its meal kit boxes by the end of 2025.

Harpak-ULMA Announces New Global Headquarters

July 2, 2021 Harpak-ULMA

The need for the new facility is driven by Harpak-ULMA’s dramatic growth over the last several years, primarily attributed to its innovative multi-year, four-phase strategy to deliver on the promise of digital transformation in packaging operations. COVID-19 accelerated producer interest and adoption of digital and automation technologies, as evidenced by the company’s record-setting year that produced double-digit year-over-year revenue gains.