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OPERATIONS
Suppliers are stepping up to offer their dairy customers
support in these efforts. Earlier this year, packaging solutions
supplier Amcor Flexibles North America announced
a significant expansion of its printing and converting
capabilities for the US dairy market to support customers'
needs for flexible packaging.
The installation of new equipment will aim to expand and
optimize capacity while further increasing network reliability
and responsiveness to serve customers, and support the
conversion to more sustainable packaging.
" Amcor is committed to deliver innovation, service
flexibility and agility that will ultimately enhance our
customers' experience, " said Derrick Sytsma, vice president
and general manager for dairy, Amcor Flexibles North
America. " This strategic investment represents the largest of
its kind in Amcor Flexible North America's extensive history
within the cheese business and solidifies our commitment
to the dairy industry, as well as continued support of our
customers' growth. "
The expansion complements Amcor's comprehensive
packaging portfolio, including technologies within the
retail and foodservice offerings, and will support customer
transitions to the company's recycle-ready AmPrima Plus
packaging line.
The company said this investment underscores its
continued commitment to invest in the future of dairy
packaging products to enhance capabilities, leverage new
technologies and innovation, and deliver expertise and
insights to its customers.
" We're excited to be a true growth partner in helping our
dairy customers navigate ever-changing market requirements,
and anticipating and meeting their needs now and into the
future, " Sytsma said.
OPPORTUNITY FOR INNOVATION
Recyclability of packaging materials is an ongoing challenge
for processors, but it also presents opportunity for innovation
beyond food.
Cartons, made mostly of paper, a renewable resource
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from well-managed forests, contain
some of the most valuable fiber in
the recycling supply chain. When
recycled, cartons can go on to have
a second life as paper products,
such as paper towels, toilet paper,
and office and writing paper. It
can also play a role in a growing
manufacturing industry where they are
used to make sustainable building materials.
The Carton Council is composed of four
leading food and beverage carton manufacturers:
Elopak, PactivEvergreen, SIG Combibloc and Tetra Pak.
The organization works with others throughout the entire
recycling supply chain to strengthen the infrastructure
for carton recycling. The Carton Council is committed to
diverting cartons from landfills to ensure their valuable
material goes on to make new products, contributing to the
circular economy.
Before the Carton Council's establishment in 2009, carton
recycling faced challenges in both the US and Canada. Limited
access to recycling facilities and lack of awareness about
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