Companies involved in the packaging of meat, poultry and seafood are highly aware of consumers’ concerns about sustainable packaging, and they are taking action.
Packaging Strategies has reported extensively on the move toward eco-friendly packaging in multiple markets — from snacks to fresh produce to foodservice. A similar shift is underway in the packaging of meat, poultry and seafood.
As concern over plastic waste soars, more than 70% of U.S. poll respondents report that they are willing to pay premiums for alternative packaging, especially for food.
Nearly all of the world's countries have agreed on a deal to better manage polluting plastic waste, except the U.S., United Nations environmental officials recently stated.
Shifting from 5-layer packaging film to 3-layer film will significantly reduce the brand’s environmental footprint from packaging. The project will result in an annual 51 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from packaging and keep two million pounds of plastic out of landfills.
Keystone Folding Box Co. has reduced plastic use in its Ecoslide-OTC paperboard pack for over-the-counter medication. eliminating the need for larger plastic peel/push blister packs.