Sustainability

StePacPPC has unveiled a new, improved modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) film designed to maintain the freshness of whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more.

The solution was developed in response to demand for sustainable packaging that slows deterioration and reduces waste of this highly perishable item.

The customised film slows down decay and reduces weight loss, preserving mushroom texture, nutrition, and flavour thereby diminishing waste and costs.

Greenhouse gas emissions, food waste and plastic littering are cited as the top three environmental sustainability concerns facing food and beverage (F&B) businesses today, and this is expected to remain the case over the next five years. Packaging solutions like these, that expand the amount of paper and lower the carbon footprint, while ensuring food safety, can help the industry overcome these challenges.

In August, the beverage industry received a stern warning about the likelihood of missing greenhouse gas targets for 2030 and 2040, emphasizing the challenging path to sustainability. To address this, fundamental changes beyond routine operations are crucial. Achieving emissions targets demands significant investments in new technologies and infrastructures, impacting supply chains, profitability, and shareholder value.

Despite these challenges, there are actionable steps:

The following steps have been taken to strengthen implementation of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 and to implement ban on identified single use plastic items:

This new cooperation will introduce the SIG MidiFit family pack to Hungarian consumers for the first time. Its unique shape and design stands out on supermarket shelves and offers many benefits, including drip-free pouring and easy opening and closing for vertical and horizontal storage. Both SIG MidiBloc and SIG MidiFit carton packs perfectly convey the high quality and truly special nature of Sole-Mizo products.