FMI Industry Highlight: The Deli Paper Market

As deli businesses and consumers prioritize sustainability, the demand for recyclable and biodegradable paper is growing. This shift is driven by environmental concerns, regulatory requirements, and a commitment to sustainability, which collectively aim to reduce the environmental impact of packaging materials.

FloraLife Introduces Recyclable Plastic Flower Food Packets

March 15, 2023 FloraLife

FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, and worldwide leader in providing solutions throughout the flower journey from farm to vase, is introducing recyclable, all-polypropylene plastic flower food packets.

Waddington Europe Launches Pioneering Mono-Material Recyclable Meat Tray

January 12, 2022 Novolex

Leading European thermoforming packaging specialist Waddington® Europe, a division of Novolex®, has introduced an innovative recyclable tray for meat, fish and poultry products.

An Eggcellent Change for Sustainability -Wegmans

October 27, 2021 Wegmans

On our journey to improve the sustainability of our packaging, we recently made a change to our egg cartons. Previously made from polystyrene foam, the new cartons are made of 100% post-consumer recycled newsprint and paper products. By making the switch from foam to molded fiber cartons, we will eliminate 625,000 pounds of foam from our stores every year.

A & A Organic Farms Introducing the Next Generation of Compostable/Recyclable Packaging

August 31, 2021 A & A Organic Farm

A&A Organic Farms in Watsonville, CA will launch their second-generation compostable/recyclable packaging for Cherry Tomatoes at the OPS show on September 16, 2021, in Monterey, CA. The packaging is bi-lingual for sales in both the US and Canada. These cherry tomatoes are available on a year around basis.