Sabert Corp., Sayreveille, N.J., entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LBP Manufacturing LLC, a Cicero, Ill.-based producer of environmentally progressive and sustainable food and beverage packaging.
When it comes to foodservice packaging materials, respondents say there is growing interest in paper and fiber, deemed by some to be more “sustainable.”
October 29, 2019
The Foodservice Packaging Institute, Falls Church, Va., released the 11th annual Trends Report, which reveals that industry opinions are largely focused on sustainable packaging and customization of products to meet consumer demand.
Metsä Board, Finland, introduced a new plastic-free, eco-barrier paperboard that can be recycled in paper or paperboard waste streams according to local recycling programs.
Expansion of foodservice industry, along with the emergence of takeaway and grab-and-go services will continue to provide potential growth prospects of the market.
July 26, 2019
Worldwide sales of compostable foodservice packaging reached approximately 6,400 tons in 2018, equaling revenues worth $16.7 million, according to a report published by Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.
Compared with 2018, over 75% of foodservice packaging manufacturers and suppliers expect volume expansion and more than 65% expect profit growth in 2019.
March 13, 2019
The Foodservice Packaging Institute, Fall Church, Va., released its 2019 State of the Industry Survey, which shows steady industry volume and profit growth continuing into the remainder of the year.
The goal supports KFC's long-term plan to implement a more sustainable packaging strategy in its restaurants.
January 24, 2019
KFC, a Plano, Texas-based subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., announced a new global sustainability commitment that all plastic-based, consumer-facing packaging will be recoverable or reusable by 2025.
In order to keep up in foodservice, it’s important to always be forward-thinking.
January 18, 2019
From functional menu items to eco-friendly packaging, Technomic, Chicago, outlines a broader view of foodservice trends with regards to restaurant menus, service strategies and best practices in 2019.
Respondents say that delivery offerings have elevated the importance of single-use foodservice packaging.
December 19, 2018
The 10th annual Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), Falls Church, Va., identified that the two greatest trends in foodservice packaging are the push-back on single-use products, regardless of material, and that delivery continues to be one of the biggest sales drivers for the foodservice industry.
The testing showed that foodservice packaging performed as well as wood and other traditional feedstocks.
October 3, 2018
Results of a 6-phase study confirmed that compostable foodservice packaging can be effectively used as a feedstock in commercial composting facilities.