KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Fabri-Kal, the leading provider of plastic foodservice and custom thermoformed product solutions, has introduced a new and improved line of Mushroom Tills. The new tills are made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with a lightweight, compact, efficient design, and cater to mushroom growers and retailers looking for reduced environmental impact in packaging solutions.
Made from a blend of HDPE and calcium carbonate, the new tills are produced with 25 percent less plastic than Fabri-Kal’s previous tills. Reducing the use of petroleum-based plastic used to make the Mushroom Tills results in fewer CO2 emissions than other mushroom tills made from traditional rigid plastic materials[1]. Designed to make the process more efficient, Fabri-Kal’s new mushroom tills improve efficiency – from filling to wrapping to packaging, reducing labor and cleanup as there is no need for additional prep containers.
“Fabri-Kal Mushrooms Tills are a convenient solution for growers and retailers looking to answer to consumer demand for more responsible products,” said Linda Weber, Custom Accounts Manager, Fabri-Kal. “Our new Mushroom Tills are durable and will improve operational efficiency.”
As an added bonus to consumers and growers alike, HDPE is identified with a #2 resin code, and is commonly recognized as the plastic used in making milk jugs — making the new tills recyclable in communities that accept HDPE containers[2].
All Fabri-Kal products are manufactured in the U.S.A. Fabri-Kal is a member of the American Mushroom Institute. For more information about Fabri-Kal Mushroom Tills and other environmentally responsible packaging solutions, visit www.fabri-kal.com.
About Fabri-Kal
Fabri-Kal is a leading provider of plastic foodservice and custom thermoformed product solutions. As one of the largest thermoformers in North America, Fabri-Kal’s customer base includes thousands of foodservice operators and dozens of consumer product manufacturers. Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Mich., and in continuous operation since 1950, Fabri-Kal employs more than 800 people in five manufacturing, printing and warehousing facilities throughout the United States. More information about Fabri-Kal may be found at the company’s website, www.fabri-kal.com.
[1] Based on 2014 Fabri-Kal analysis comparing 8 oz. mushroom tills made from the following materials: FK HDPE/CaCo blend, HIPS, PET, and 50% PCR PET.
[2] This product may not be recycled in your area.
Source: Fabri-Kal
