Tag: plastic

Plastic in fresh produce isn't the enemy, but how can we use it in the smartest way?

The Technical Report details the results of months of research on Canadian and global plastic use, focusing on the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain’s impact.

If you haven’t caught the CPMA Produce Talks podcast lately, you missed a great one talking about plastic.

Consumers say they want less food packaging, especially single-use plastic. But two produce industry leaders say plastic packaging is often the best way to reduce food waste and improve food safety, and burdensome restrictions on plastic will have unintended negative consequences.

While it does serve a purpose for many items in the produce department, there are many who'd like to see a plastic-free produce department.  Is it possible? 

The unique paper used in the Eco-Tote™ is biodegradable, compostable and recyclable. The colorful design appeals to environmentally conscious consumers and those just looking for a fresh approach to how they purchase grapes.

The first organic mangoes with laser labeling are available in all EUROSPAR and INTERSPAR stores in Austria.

The Canadian grocer eliminates plastic bags as first step in removing unnecessary plastic from retail and focuses on promoting reusable, sustainable alternatives that drive long-term behavioural change

I don’t think I’ve heard the word plastic mentioned so many times in the space of two days, before I attended the Organic Produce Summit July 10-11.

Have you ever bought a seedless cucumber WITHOUT the plastic wrap?