Certification by HMSDC and SMSDC strengthens Accredo’s alignment with companies that prioritize supplier diversity, while increasing visibility to procurement professionals from major consumer brands committed to building inclusive supply chains.
Founded in 2017, Freshr has developed a technology platform that enhances food packaging with natural active ingredients, extending shelf life and reducing waste throughout the supply chain.
Imported goods such as specialized aluminum trays, high-grade plastics and gourmet foodstuffs make up 40 percent of typical catering supply budgets, the group notes.
Despite the high share of domestic production and sourcing, the recently installed tariffs significantly impact costs for base chemicals, raw materials, equipment parts and supply chain operations.
From fully recycled to 100% fresh fiber, the containerboard papers provide a strong foundation for corrugated packaging and are also well-suited for applications like honeycomb structures and fiber drums.
This $2.5 million investment supports the region’s growing technology, automotive and manufacturing sectors, enhancing local packaging innovation and customer collaboration.
Featuring ABB’s own AI-based vision technology, tested by world leading fashion retail and logistics companies, the Fashion Inductor and Parcel Inductor offer solutions for two of the most critical logistics processes: item picking and sorter induction.
