Polykar, Canada, announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Dayka & Hackett, Reedley, Calif., announced its newly designed Eco-Tote packaging for table grapes.

PCC Community Markets, Seattle, Wash., introduced a collection of new compostable deli containers to its 11 Puget Sound, Wash.-area stores.

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.

Colpac, UK, showcased its Zest eco-packaging range, a fully compostable and recyclable heat seal sandwich pack.

ALDI U.S., Batavia, Ill., announced a commitment to making 100% of its packaging, including plastic packaging, reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

NatureFresh Farms, Canada, introduced new sustainable practices, including a new eco-friendly compostable tray for its conventional and organic mini cucumbers.

Walmart, Bentonville, Ark., issued a new set of plastic waste reduction commitments by leveraging its massive private brand program.

Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., expanded its global sustainability commitments to include a goal of working toward 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by the end of 2025.

Results of a 6-phase study confirmed that compostable foodservice packaging can be effectively used as a feedstock in commercial composting facilities.