Disposable food packaging

Helping Hand for Relief and Development Provides Urgent Relief to Those Affected by Record-Breaking Rainfall Across Pakistan

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Monday, August 8, 2022

As the planet continues to get warmer, changing weather patterns are causing extreme conditions, leading scientists to link these events to climate change.

Key Points: 
  • As the planet continues to get warmer, changing weather patterns are causing extreme conditions, leading scientists to link these events to climate change.
  • Since the onset of monsoon season this July, Pakistan has been suffering from the effects of record-breaking rainfall across several cities.
  • In Balochistan alone, at least 150,000 people are in need of humanitarian assistance, with 18 out of 26 districts declared calamity-hit areas.
  • In addition to these urgent life-saving essentials for thousands of families in need, HHRD will be supporting rehabilitation efforts in the months to come.

Karat Packaging to Report 2021 Second Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, August 12, 2021

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Karat Packaging Inc. is a specialty distributor and manufacturer of a wide range of environmentally friendly, disposable foodservice products and related items, primarily used by national and regional restaurants and in foodservice settings throughout the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Karat Packaging Inc. is a specialty distributor and manufacturer of a wide range of environmentally friendly, disposable foodservice products and related items, primarily used by national and regional restaurants and in foodservice settings throughout the United States.
  • Its products include food and take-out containers, bags, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, equipment, gloves and other products.
  • The Companys eco-friendly Karat Earth line offers quality, sustainably focused products that are made from renewable resources.
  • Karat Packaging also offers customized solutions, including new product development and design, printing, and logistics services.

840 million single-use products could be replaced by new reuse service economy

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Upstream released Reuse Wins a report showing how a new reuse economy is emerging to replace single-use products in food service.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Upstream released Reuse Wins a report showing how a new reuse economy is emerging to replace single-use products in food service.
  • Nearly 1 trillion individual pieces of disposable foodware and packaging used by restaurants and food service businesses 21% for on-site dining, 79% for take-out and delivery.
  • 841 million disposable food packaging items avoided meaning that 7.5 million tons of materials would be averted annually.
  • "From a local government perspective, reusable food service reduces hard-to-recycle products at the source, helping cities reduce costs associated with waste management."

Packaging Market to Grow by USD 170.61 Billion during 2021-2025 | Growth of Food Delivery and Takeaway Market to Emerge as a Key Driver | Technavio

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Packaging Market: Growth of food delivery and takeaway market to drive growth.

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  • Packaging Market: Growth of food delivery and takeaway market to drive growth.
  • This model has contributed to the growth of the global food delivery and takeaway market.
  • Food packaging products, such as containers, cups, bowls, and trays, are widely used for the packaging of delivered food.
  • Therefore, with the growth of the global food delivery and takeaway market, the simultaneous growth of the global packaging market is anticipated.

World Centric® Unveils Breakthrough Compostable Molded Fiber Cutlery

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

ROHNERT PARK, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --World Centric today announced a new and unique collection of certified compostable molded fiber single-use cutlery and serving utensils.

Key Points: 
  • ROHNERT PARK, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --World Centric today announced a new and unique collection of certified compostable molded fiber single-use cutlery and serving utensils.
  • World Centric is the first in North America to offer molded fiber cutlery for use in the disposable foodservice industry.
  • World Centric's molded fiber cutlery ismade from discarded sugarcane and rapidly renewable bamboo fibers, reducing a source of plastic leakage into the environment.
  • For more information about World Centric or its new fiber cutlery, visit worldcentric.com
    Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Rohnert Park, CA, World Centric provides certified compostable products for both the foodservice industry and to consumers through retail channels.

J&J Green Paper Releases ‘The War on Plastics’ Report

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Monday, February 22, 2021

J&J Green Paper , an innovative paper products technology firm based out of Miami, is tackling a well-known environmental hazard: single-use plastics.

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  • J&J Green Paper , an innovative paper products technology firm based out of Miami, is tackling a well-known environmental hazard: single-use plastics.
  • To raise awareness about the critical issue that is plastic use, production and disposal around the world, the company released The War on Plastics report .
  • In the midst of mass regulatory changes worldwide addressing the modern consumption level of plastics and other disposables, J&J Green Paper seeks to encourage players in the plastics and disposable container industries to consider adoption of the groundbreaking alternative materials that are coming to fruition.
  • The innovative alternative packaging company has developed alternatives that are both green and easy to use, including sustainable k-cups, paper and aseptic packaging, food prep paper, wine and soda bottles and milk and ice cream cartons.

Novolex Adding Labeling to Plastic Products to Boost 'Store Drop-off' Recycling

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Novolex announced today that it is adding easy-to-understand recycling instructions to more of its plastic bags and packaging.

Key Points: 
  • HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Novolex announced today that it is adding easy-to-understand recycling instructions to more of its plastic bags and packaging.
  • The announcement comes just weeks after Novolex revealed plans to increase its capacity to recycle plastic bags.
  • Novolex, an industry leader in packaging and foodservice products, will add the How2Recycle Store Drop-off label to products across its business units.
  • Novolex is a member of How2Recycle, a program created by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to clearly communicate recycling instructions to the public.

Global $96.98 Billion Food Service Packaging Market to 2025 Amcor, Berry Plastic, Huhtamaki Oyj, Sealed Air, Westrock Co, Bemis Co, TE Connectivity, DOW Chemical Dominating

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Food service packaging, also known as single use food service packaging products have witnessed growth over the time and includes wide range of packaging products, such as, bowls, plates, cups, spoons, wraps, and so on.

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  • Food service packaging, also known as single use food service packaging products have witnessed growth over the time and includes wide range of packaging products, such as, bowls, plates, cups, spoons, wraps, and so on.
  • The global food service market consists of offline as well as online food service stores that are serving huge number of people all over the world.
  • The market is hampered due to stringent rules and regulations for food service packaging as the smallest defect in the packaging may contaminate the product.
  • Flexible packaging held the largest share of the Food Service Packaging market, by packaging type.

US Demand for Single-Use Foodservice Products to Rise 3.4% Annually Through 2023

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

CLEVELAND, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --According to a new Freedonia Group analysis , the US market for single-use foodservice products is forecast to see healthy annual growth of 3.4% through 2023, when demand is expected to near $25 billion.

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  • CLEVELAND, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --According to a new Freedonia Group analysis , the US market for single-use foodservice products is forecast to see healthy annual growth of 3.4% through 2023, when demand is expected to near $25 billion.
  • Containers and cups (along with their respective lids) are by far the most commonly used types of foodservice disposables and will together account for two-thirds of all new demand through 2023.
  • See Single-Use Foodservice Products, a new study from The Freedonia Group.
  • US demand for foodservice single-use (disposable) products including serviceware and the packaging used to enclose it is presented in value terms by product, market, and material.

Foodservice Disposables Benefit from Spike in Takeout Orders While Efforts to Curb Single-Use Plastic Waste Ramp Up

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

This surge in takeout activity means substantially more plastic waste , a key target of single-use plastics bans and other environmental initiatives across the country.

Key Points: 
  • This surge in takeout activity means substantially more plastic waste , a key target of single-use plastics bans and other environmental initiatives across the country.
  • Some foodservice businesses are attempting to take on the plastic waste problem through partnerships and in-house programs that enable or increase use of reusable products.
  • However, a number of manufacturers of foodservice disposables are looking to meet increasing demand for non-plastic and more sustainable products via innovation.
  • This study examines the US market for foodservice single-use disposables by product, market, and material, and provides a comprehensive corporate analysis, including market share, competitive strategies and mergers and acquisitions.