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Okanagan Specialty Fruits, marketer of Arctic apples, has updated its packaging featuring bright colors. The company has also added a new mascot, Artie, to help highlight the science use in Arctic apples.

Arctic apple debuts new mascot, kid-friendly packaging

Highlighting the science of Artic apples, the company said it hopes to inspire kids and families to embrace healthy habits.

The Packer Staff

Mar 14, 2025
Apples , Packaging , Produce Retail

Bagged potatoes continue to outsell bulk product, grower-shippers say. Bags offer consumers convenience and value and encourage multiple potato sales at retail.

Consumers going big with bagged potatoes

Bagged potatoes accounted for 80% of dollar share in the category last year, according to Potatoes USA, and their preference for big bags is increasing.

Tom Burfield

Mar 14, 2025
Potatoes , Produce Retail , Packaging

The Onion House LLC in Weslaco, Texas, has installed equipment to put up 2-, 3- and 5-pound consumer packs, says owner Lance Neuhaus. Sales of consumer packs have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he says.

Onion consumer packs continue upward trend

Though bulk still dominates sales, consumers are turning more to these pack sizes to shopping convenience and smaller onions that are more recipe friendly.

Tom Burfield

Mar 11, 2025
Onions , Produce Retail , Packaging

Kaliroy Fresh will showcase its new clamshell packaging at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure event.

Kaliroy Fresh to launch new packaging at SEPC

The company’s peel-back shaker snacking tomato clamshell design is inspired by the structure of a greenhouse.

The Packer Staff

Feb 28, 2025
Southeast Produce Council , Tomatoes , Packaging

Webinar looks at future of sustainable packaging

Panelists discuss how domestic and global regulations, innovation and more will play key roles in the evolution of sustainable packaging.

Christina Herrick

Feb 19, 2025
Sustainability , Packaging

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