Articles Tagged with ''recycling''

Late July Snacks announces recycling partnership with TerraCycle

Late July Snacks makes bags nationally recognizable through TerraCycle

January 22, 2019

Late July Snacks has expanded their partnership with international recycling company TerraCycle to offer consumers a free, easy way to recycle packaging from their entire product line of snacks.

No Waste Technology lamination technology

September 16, 2016

No Waste Technology (NoW) is a new process that makes laminated papers recyclable, and 100% sustainable.

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Sustainable packaging trends: What considerations are there in reducing food waste?

March 20, 2014

Consumers are recycling cans, bottles, paper and plastic—a virtual ‘no-brainer’ across the country. Americans and the towns in which they live are striving to get greener. So what really happens to a package at the end of its life? That’s only one of several factors that go into its sustainability score.

Will it really be enough for the future?

Alan Edington

September 16, 2013

During the last few years, sustainability has received significant attention from many different groups.

Large food companies often pick up the cost of recycling

April 27, 2012

More large U.S. food and beverage companies are dealing with the idea of ‘extended producer responsibility,’ and are recycling their product packaging as part of the cost of doing business. Last year, for example, some 11 million six-oz. yogurt cups were collected through a recycling program, according to Stonyfield Farm, the New Hampshire yogurt maker. Opposition to mandated responsibility for packaging after use is growing just as much, even among companies that are already required to do it abroad.

Minnesota governor honors Delkor Systems’ international business success

April 27, 2012

Recently, Delkor was among 10 Minnesota firms honored by Governor Mark Dayton for success in international business. Delkor was given the 27th Annual Governor’s International Trade Award for significant investments to develop markets in Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, Australia and New Zealand.

A Snack Retrospective

Here’s a glance at some of the breakthroughs, events, products and happenings that took place in the snack food industry within Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s 100-year existence and even a ‘tidbit’ before.

Lauren R. Hartman

April 23, 2012

According to the website, ideafinder.com, we consume more than 4.3 billion lb. of snack food a year, which could be why snacks may soon end up becoming America’s favorite meal.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.