Cascades launches eco-friendly packaging for produce

Kingsey Falls, Quebec-based Cascades has launched a closed basket made of recycled and recyclable corrugated cardboard for the produce sector. An alternative to food packaging that is difficult to recycle, this new product is the latest addition to Cascades' line of eco-friendly packaging.  

According to a news release from Cascades, the packaging is made using recognized eco-design principles, keeping with a circular economy approach. By using recycled corrugated cardboard in its design, Cascades says it's supporting its customer's efforts to reduce their environmental impact while meeting consumer demand for increasingly eco–friendly packaging.  

The product is the result of the expertise and work of a multidisciplinary team, the design allows for flat shipping, reducing transportation costs and the need for storage space. The company says a mounting jig, designed for both basket formats (2l and 3l), will also speed up and simplify operations for producers.  

The multiple customization options offer a competitive advantage and will make produce brands stand out on the shelf with high-quality flexographic, lithographic and digital printing options.  

"This new corrugated basket for fresh fruits and vegetables reiterates our commitment to offering innovative products that meet the highest standards of environmental responsibility,” says Mario Plourde, president and CEO of Cascades. “This launch is also in line with the commitment we made in our Sustainability Action Plan to ensure that 100 percent of our packaging is recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030." 

The closed corrugated basket for fresh fruits and vegetables was recently prequalified for the How2Recycle program, making it easier for producers to obtain certification. 

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