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equipment & packaging
LATEST INNOVATION
Sustainable packaging
Sustainable packaging isn't just a buzzword anymore. The global
market for sustainable packaging is forecasted to reach $244 billion by
2018, finds a new market report, The Future of Sustainable Packaging
to 2018, by Smithers Pira.
As grocery stores and convenience stores continue to place an everincreasing emphasis on "on the go" products, packaging manufacturers
are primed to deliver sustainable packaging solutions to meet the
needs of foodservice providers, consumers and legislators.
"Packaging manufacturers are becoming increasingly aware that the
needs of grocery and c-stores are different than those of quick-service
restaurants and other foodservice channels," says Lynn Dyer, president
of the Foodservice Packing Institute. "For a grab-and-go product, the
main concern is that consumers want to see what they're getting; they
associate seeing the product with freshness."
Recycled and recyclable paper and plastic still lead the sustainable market
due to consumer familiarity and a well-developed recycling infrastructure,
but degradable and compostable pulp containers are gaining traction.
Sabert Corp. is one company paving the way in molded fiber pulp.
"Both pulp and a novel product we recently launched called PLA are
extremely sustainable materials that [are] both 100 percent certified
compostable and recyclable," says Jason Horbac, associate communications manager for Sabert.
Dyer stresses that perhaps the most pertinent consideration for foodservice providers in reviewing sustainable packaging options is their
community's recycling infrastructure.
"Not everything can be recycled everywhere and not everything can
be composted everywhere - that capacity is going to vastly differ in
communities across the country."
While environmental advocates work towards more advanced recycling infrastructures in all cities, Dyer emphasizes a rise in foodservice
operators showing their commitment through the use of some form of
recycled content.
Governments are also advancing the sustainable packaging agenda
by legislating to minimize the environmental impact of increased
packaging demands. For instance, according to Jack Tilley, market
research manager at Inline Plastics Corp., a leading manufacturer of
clear, 100 percent recyclable PET clamshell and two-piece packaging,
many municipalities have banned or are considering banning plastic
foam containers.
Inline was an early adapter of PET plastic (the most recycled plastic in
the world) and has recently adopted DPET, the #1 recyclable PET plastic
on the market.
"Inline's DPET material is a low carbon footprint PET material," Tilley
says. "It is produced using a unique, energy-efficient proprietary process
that has been shown to have a carbon footprint as low as competitive
materials made from 50 percent post-consumer recycled PET."
"They just have to figure out what works best for them in terms of their
performance needs, their customers' needs and the interest of their
corporate sustainability policy."
The Foodservice Packaging Institute, she says, provides abundant
resources for food industry professionals who need help finding the
best sustainable packaging options for their businesses.
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Dyer says there are many sustainable packaging options available to
grocery, deli and convenience store foodservice providers.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of instore - August 2017
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Editor's note - Perimeter partnerships
CONTENTS
Spotlight - By the numbers: Cookies
Merchandising - On display: Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
Equipment & Packaging - Latest innovation: Sustainable packaging
commissary INSIDER - August 2017
Insight Insider: Peace Dining’s Genji a major sushi player
Food Safety: Cleaners and sanitizers
Tech: Production management software
Operations: Keeping worker safety top of mind
News - Need to know
Specialty Insights - Consider: Imported cheese
Cover Story - 'Diet' in today's supermarket
Feature - The cookie connection
Product Trends
Product Showcase
AD INDEX
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instore - August 2017 - Editor's note - Perimeter partnerships
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instore - August 2017 - CONTENTS
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instore - August 2017 - Spotlight - By the numbers: Cookies
instore - August 2017 - 9
instore - August 2017 - Merchandising - On display: Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
instore - August 2017 - 11
instore - August 2017 - Equipment & Packaging - Latest innovation: Sustainable packaging
instore - August 2017 - 13
instore - August 2017 - 14
instore - August 2017 - Insight Insider: Peace Dining’s Genji a major sushi player
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 2
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instore - August 2017 - COMM - 4
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 5
instore - August 2017 - Food Safety: Cleaners and sanitizers
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 7
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 8
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 9
instore - August 2017 - Tech: Production management software
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 11
instore - August 2017 - Operations: Keeping worker safety top of mind
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 13
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 14
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 15
instore - August 2017 - COMM - 16
instore - August 2017 - News - Need to know
instore - August 2017 - Specialty Insights - Consider: Imported cheese
instore - August 2017 - 17
instore - August 2017 - Cover Story - 'Diet' in today's supermarket
instore - August 2017 - 19
instore - August 2017 - Feature - The cookie connection
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instore - August 2017 - Product Trends
instore - August 2017 - Product Showcase
instore - August 2017 - AD INDEX
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