Business updates from the Twin Cities includes new packaging from Robinson Fresh and Northwestern Fruit Co. purchasing produce operation.

I have discussed the results of an online survey we put out in conjunction with The Packer’s 125th-anniversary publication several times in this space.

Sustainability has numerous connotations, including environmental, as well as economic, impacts across the produce industry, packaging suppliers and their clients say.

Produce suppliers are taking hard looks at packaging in terms of costs, materials and environmental concerns.

Viva Tierra Organic, Inc. has introduced a new line of packaging for California grown certified organic apples and pears.

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet created limited-edition Children’s Miracle Network packaging for late mandarin varieties.

Reedley, Calif.-based Dayka & Hackett is releasing a newly designed Eco-Tote for table grapes.

The Israel-based retailer based Shufersal is using Polymer Logistics RPCs in its new logistics center in Shoham, Israel.

Innovia Films’ newly launched high barrier BOPP Propafilm Strata SL film has earned a “very good” rating and has been awarded the “Made for recycling” logo by a German consulting company.

The way produce is packaged is not only important to consumers, but also to shippers and retailers.