November 1, 2009
…at the Amherst, N.S.-based flexographic film packaging converter PolyCello, whose new line of recyclable stand-up pouches promises to enable producers of frozen fruits and vegetables reduce their carbon footprint in…
August 28, 2018
…number of films required to create a durable, premium-looking package, meaning it can be easily recycled. SmartPack™ flexible packages carry a #2 recycling code, one of the top two most…
May 11, 2018
…of a traditional laminate, but uses innovative energy-curing technology to reduce the number of films needed to produce the package. SmartPack™ carries a #2 recyclability rating, making it fully recyclable…
July 10, 2015
…identified several trends that will prove to have staying power. First, stand-up-pouches have increased in popularity over the last number of years. This format is especially popular with frozen food…
December 21, 2016
…or is divided before eating (such as a frozen pizza), the serving size must be shown as either the number of pieces or a fraction of the food (e.g. 1/4…
June 8, 2018
…a number of processes. Viewing such a shift through the lens of opportunity lets brands find a solution that truly benefits themselves and their customers, rather than scrambling to find…
September 13, 2019
…washed to remove impurities, such as labels and adhesives Once clean, the plastic is run through different shredders, dependent on the recycling number associated with the plastic-type After shredding, testing…
August 20, 2018
…opportunities for cost savings. You can fit up to ten times the number of units in a single truck, significantly reducing both distribution costs and harmful emissions. Fewer materials are…
September 20, 2018
…The initial savings of choosing a cheaper overseas supplier may be erased by higher shipping costs, but this is not always the case. Some producers find that the landed cost…
July 10, 2015
Human Rights California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (Bill Number: SB 657) Emmerson Packaging Policy Statement On January 1, 2012, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act went…
