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  • Packaging, Labels Expand With Sustainability, E-Commerce
    by Greg Kishbaugh on December 2, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Most packaging and label companies, facing inflation-related pressures, are prioritizing packaging and label functionality along with product safety, according to a new report from RR Donnelly. Packaging and labeling companies are also investing in sustainability initiatives and focusing on expanding their e-commerce operations to better meet customer demand. “As consumers demand higher accountability from the […]

  • Royal Containers Partners With Proprint Services, Inc.
    by Len Prazych on December 2, 2024 at 1:02 pm

    Brampton, Ontario based Royal Containers Ltd., a leading provider of premium corrugated packaging and retail display solutions, has announced a new strategic partnership with Proprint Services, Inc. a well-established leader in marketing print, merchandising, and packaging. This collaboration will significantly enhance both companies’ offerings, combining their expertise to deliver even greater value to clients by […]

  • Nazdar Awarded Silver EcoVadis Medal For Sustainability
    by Greg Kishbaugh on November 29, 2024 at 4:44 pm

    Nazdar, a manufacturer of inks and coatings for a diverse range of commercial applications, has once again been awarded the Silver EcoVadis Medal for sustainability. EcoVadis has been evaluating the efforts of companies to operate sustainably and comply with high social standards since it was founded in 2007. EcoVadis examines a business’s sustainability management across […]

  • SPUDS Potato Packaging Wins Student Design Challenge
    by Len Prazych on November 29, 2024 at 1:02 pm

    Fresh Solutions Network, a Newport Beach, California based potato and onion supplier, announced that a sustainable packaging design for SPUDS less-than-perfect potatoes was awarded first place in a nationwide Student Design Challenge.  The winning design, created by a team of four Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD) students, was announced on September 30 at […]

  • Packsize Launches ESG Report Program For Carbon Neutrality
    by Len Prazych on November 28, 2024 at 8:45 pm

    Salt Lake City, Utah based Packsize announced the launch of its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which establishes the company’s baselines and future goals for related practices. Packsize has committed to becoming immediately carbon-neutral by purchasing carbon credits and renewable energy certificates (RECs) to offset its Scope 1 emissions. Their goal is to […]

  • Avery Dennison Launches Optica Portfolio Of Supply Chain Solutions
    by Greg Kishbaugh on November 28, 2024 at 4:41 pm

    Avery Dennison has launched Optica, its first full-service portfolio of end-to-end supply chain solutions, which will start by addressing a series of traceability challenges within the apparel industry. The portfolio combines RFID smart labels, the atma.io connected product cloud, other software, in-field hardware, and technical support to provide factories and brands with greater control and […]

  • Wasatch Container Wins Environmental Award At UMA
    by Len Prazych on November 28, 2024 at 1:04 pm

    Salt Lake City, Utah based Wasatch Container announced that it won the Environmental Stewardship Award during the Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) Annual Awards Banquet. Every year, the banquet brings together Utah’s top manufacturers to recognize achievements in various areas, including innovation, growth, and sustainability. The award underscores their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint through […]

  • Baumer hhs Introduces New Slot Option For CorrBox Solution
    by Len Prazych on November 27, 2024 at 8:45 pm

    Krefeld, Germany Baumer hhs has announced that the CorrBox Solution comes with a new option, available since June 2024, that takes measuring slot depth in box production on flexo folder gluers to a new level. The new slot option has two advantages: it is easy to operate and works with a high-performance SCX 1000 contrast […]

  • Labelink Acquires International Label & Printing
    by Greg Kishbaugh on November 27, 2024 at 4:38 pm

    Labelink, Chicago, Illinois, a manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of printing solutions for packaging, has acquired International Label & Printing, a printing converter with strong ties to the consumer packaging sector. International Label & Printing will continue to serve both existing and new customers, now operating under the Labelink USA name. […]

  • Lewisburg Printing Invests In Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 Press
    by Len Prazych on November 27, 2024 at 1:02 pm

    Lewisburg, Tennessee based Lewisburg Printing announced it is investing in a Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 57-inch seven-color press. It will be delivered to the firm’s 141,000-square-foot facility later this year. “The reason why we turned to Koenig & Bauer once again to supply our newest press asset is because, as the leader in speed-to-market, […]

  • Tackling Supply Chain Transparency: TSC’s CommodityMap Empowers Companies
    by TSC on October 9, 2024 at 7:50 pm

    A Powerful and Free Tool Designed to Help Companies Gain Deeper Insights Into Their Agricultural Supply Chains Background In today’s globalized economy, companies face unprecedented challenges in maintaining transparency throughout […]

  • The Sustainability Consortium Receives 2024 President’s Award for Sustainability
    by TSC on August 12, 2024 at 5:20 pm

    The Sustainability Consortium Receives Prestigious 2024 President’s Award for Sustainability from Arizona State University TEMPE, AZ – August 12, 2024 – The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) has been honored with the […]

  • Sustainability Tools Expand Alignment to Reduce Reporting Burden and Increase Data Harmonization for Food and Agriculture Suppliers
    by TSC on July 22, 2024 at 5:39 pm

    Syngenta and The Sustainability Consortium’s sustainability reporting tools and frameworks are further aligned to streamline value chain reporting and data collection for additional product categories. TEMPE, Ariz. –The Sustainability Consortium […]

  • The Sustainability Consortium Launches Free Commodity Mapping Platform
    by TSC on May 2, 2024 at 12:48 pm

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  • Drive for Scope 3 Measurement and Disclosure Not Stopping
    by TSC on April 17, 2024 at 7:17 pm

    While The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) applauds the recent news that the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure guidance requires many publicly traded companies to start disclosing their Scope […]

  • Industry Partnership Unveils Barriers and Opportunities in Sustainability Data Collection Throughout Pork Supply Chain
    by TSC on February 16, 2024 at 5:42 pm

    February 6, 2024 Trust In Food™ and The Sustainability Consortium explore data collection and sharing within pork and row crop producers, find gaps worth exploring.  Lenexa, Kan., (February 7, 2024) – Amid […]

  • Welcome New TSC Board Members!
    by TSC on November 15, 2023 at 5:57 pm

    The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of three distinguished individuals to its board, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in sustainability practices. Join us […]

  • Syngenta Aligns Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture Standard with TSC’s THESIS to Improve Sustainability Reporting
    by TSC on October 11, 2023 at 3:16 pm

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  • NRF General Counsels Forum enabled peer-to-peer discussions on pressing retail topics
    by TSC on July 18, 2023 at 8:05 pm

    Article from NRF Top retail GCs met in Washington, D.C., to exchange ideas and insights about current and emerging legal trends. Just like general counsels in other leading industries, retail […]

  • BEMA Workforce Wednesday session identifies sustainability hotspots
    by TSC on June 29, 2023 at 8:05 pm

    Article from Comercial Banking BLUFFTON, SC — The final Workforce Wednesday session of BEMA Convention 2023, held June 20-24 in Bluffton, SC, focused on the sustainability hotspots of bakery products and […]