Cascades’ Closed Cardboard Basket For Fruits and Vegetables Wins a People’s Choice Award at the DUX Grand Prix

March 2, 2023 Cascades

Cascades is pleased to announce that its closed corrugated basket for fruits and vegetables was awarded the People’s Choice Award in the Eco-packaging Initiatives category at the DUX 2023 Grand Prix.

ProAmpac Launches Curbside Recyclable and Heat Sealable Paper Packaging

February 23, 2023 ProAmpac

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of ProActive Recyclable Paper-1000, the newest addition to the ProActive Recyclable® series of products. Recylclable Paper (RP)-1000 is the first product launched in a series of new curbside recyclable paper-based packaging solutions that are heat-sealable with good moisture barrier and excellent directional tear properties.

In Memoriam: Fox Packaging Executive Vice President, Craig Fox, Passes

February 8, 2023 Fox Packaging

Craig Fox, Executive Vice President at Fox Packaging, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Celebrated for his vigor and enthusiasm, Craig, alongside his family, pioneered packaging solutions which have greatly and positively impacted the fresh produce industry.

Journal of Dairy Science: Milk’s Packaging Influences Its Flavor

January 26, 2023 Journal of Dairy Science

The dairy industry strives to preserve the quality and safety of milk products while maintaining the freshest possible taste for consumers. To date, the industry has largely focused on packaging milk in light-blocking containers to preserve freshness, but little has been understood about how the packaging itself influences milk flavor. However, a new study in the Journal of Dairy Science®, published by Elsevier, confirms that packaging affects taste—and paperboard cartons do not preserve milk freshness as well as glass and plastic containers.

Cascades Launches New Eco-Friendly Packaging for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

January 26, 2023 Cascades

Cascades is proud to announce the launch of a new closed basket made of recycled and recyclable corrugated cardboard for the produce sector. An alternative to food packaging that is difficult to recycle, this new product is the latest addition to Cascades’ line of eco-friendly packaging.