PCR树脂在马铃薯包装袋中的应用.pdf

1、Emerald PackagingKevin KellyMay 2026Global Pouch ForumFood Packaging and the PCRSolutionNot like any other pellet,not like any other marketFounded in 1963,Emerald Packaging is the largest supplier of retailflexible packaging for the produce industry.We have introduced severalsustainable films,withmi

2、xed success.Costusuallygets inthe way.Background:Family-owned company,run by professionals,63-yearoperating history.Annual Sales:$100 million,with 97%in fresh produce.Customers:Leading names in produce including Fresh Express,TaylorFarms,DArrigoof California and Grimmway Farms to name a few.EmeraldP

3、ackagingat a GlanceCertified California Green Business:One of only a few manufacturers to earn the honorPublic PolicyEffortsLobbying is the leastof it.Emerald Has Worked with Legislators andRegulators on packaging issues for over 20 years,especially through the Western GrowersAssociation.Helped writ

4、e amendments that excluded someproduce packaging from regulation under SB54.Advise WGA on packaging issues.Member of US trade delegation in 2024 to Canadadiscussing produce packaging ban with ECCC.Long history writing official comments onproduce packaging issues.First associate member of the US Flex

5、ible FilmInitiative.Member Association Plastics Recyclers.Have a public policy advisor.Emeralds PCR Rollout 30%Food Grade PCR in romaine,lettuce,potatoesand spinach packaging.Began in 2023 More than 1 million pounds used in 2025 Unique applicational requirements Cost remains a big issue:Grocer Resis

6、tance4Cost:30%PCR Cost in a Lettuce Bag530%PCRBag price increases from$0.03 to$0.0321/bag.7%increase in price/bag2025 pricingBagged iceberg lettuce price increasesfrom$0.625 to$0.6270.3%increase in price/head of lettuceCONVERTERFARMERGROCERRetail sale price for baggediceberg lett