Mastronardi Produce® is gearing up to showcase new innovations in fresh snacking and packaging at the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Convention and Tradeshow in Toronto. Visitors to booth 521 will experience two standout SUNSET® innovations – both submitted for recognition in this year's CPMA showcase categories, along with chef-prepared recipes, irresistible tastings, and a firsthand look at what's next for fresh produce.  

The Government of India has issued final guidelines mandating the use of 40% recycled content in food-grade PET packaging from April 1, 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s circular economy framework.

The move, aligned with the broader sustainability vision of Narendra Modi, is expected to accelerate the adoption of recycled materials in the food and beverage sector while reducing reliance on virgin plastics.

Perfection Fresh, one of Australia’s largest fresh produce companies and Opal, a leading Australia and New Zealand recycling, paper and cardboard packaging company, have launched a trial of plastic-free mango packaging in supermarkets.

Demonstrating their joint commitment to sustainability and innovation in the fresh produce sector, Perfection Fresh and Opal have developed kerbside recyclable cardboard packaging for Calypso® Mango multipacks. The packs offer an alternative to single-use plastic packaging and are being trialled in Coles stores across Victoria.

Croxsons has launched Rightweight, an innovative glass packaging solution which balances both sustainability and practicality in glass bottle and jar design.

Rightweight works by engineering packaging that has no excess weight or unnecessary material whilst retaining the packaging’s strength, function and shelf appeal.

By reducing the weight of glass packaging by potentially up to 30%, Rightweight approach ensures that bottles and jars are engineered to be as light as possible while still maintaining function.