UK Compostable Packaging Coalition Established Backed by £1.2M UKRI Funding

September 12, 2022 COMPOSTABLE Coalition UK

The 10-partner coalition of industry, academia and infrastructure associations will examine the practicality of collecting, sorting and treating compostable packaging via existing bio-waste collection and treatment routes.

IFCO Wins Prestigious Innovation Awards for Sustainable Benefits of Newest Reusable Packaging Solutions

September 9, 2022 IFCO

IFCO, the world’s leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) for fresh grocery products, was awarded the “Reusable Innovation Prize 2022” in Germany for its new reusable flower bucket, and the “Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award 2022” in the United States for its collapsible dairy and egg crate aptly named “Gregg”.

Schubert Acquires 7 Acres of Land to Expand North American Headquarters

August 23, 2022 Schubert North America

Schubert North America has called Charlotte, North Carolina, home since 2015. As one of Schubert’s most important export and growth markets, North America is developing at a rate that is well above average. In view of being able to serve customers even better in the future, Schubert successfully acquired land to expand its North American headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

Middleby Acquires CP Packaging, Expands Offerings in Packaging Innovation

The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of CP Packaging, a manufacturer of advanced high-speed vacuum packaging equipment. Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, CP Packaging has annual sales of approximately $15 million.

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet Unveils New Label with Recyclable Packaging

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet is pleased to introduce a fresh new, sustainable label for its clementine line. “This new label features our brand and highlights our +110 years of citrus heritage with an eye-catching design” says Gray Vinson, Commodity Manager.