Earthcycle and Four Seasons set to launch organic packaging program on Earth Day
Earthcycle and Four Seasons set to launch organic packaging program on Earth Day
Earthcycle Packaging in Vancouver, BC, announced that Four Seasons Produce Inc., a leading independent U.S. produce wholesaler, will be using Earthcycle's signature compostable produce trays for its entire organic packaging program, launching on Earth Day, April 22.
"We are thrilled Earthcycle has joined forces with Four Seasons' organic packaged program," Shannon Boase, president of Earthcycle, said in a press release. "This initiative aims to help consumers discover, understand and seek out good-quality organic products -- from the produce to the packaging while establishing a reliable and consistent presence in various markets."
Located in Ephrata, PA, and established in 1976, Four Seasons has built a strong reputation for providing a full line of top-quality produce and retail service solutions to independent retail supermarkets, chainstores, and foodservice establishments, such as school systems, retirement homes, hospitals and restaurants.
Having entered the organic market in 1996, the fast-growing demand for Four Seasons' organic products speaks to the strictly enforced regulations at its state-of-the-art facility certified to handle organics where every associate is thoroughly schooled to maintain the quality and integrity of its organic products.
"Four Seasons organic products have grown to represent more than 20 percent of our total product turnover," Daniel Chirico, vice president of business development for Four Seasons, said in the statement. "This tells us there is a significant consumer demand for organic products -- it is a growing trend that continues to rise at a rapid rate. Four Seasons' packaged organic program, Organic Made Easy, provides retailers with a turnkey solution for this growing demand. We were thrilled to have discovered Earthcycle Packaging, a product that truly aligns with our company's organic roots."
Since its inception in November 2005, Earthcycle's compostable packaging, made of palm fiber, has proven to be a smart, organic and eco-friendly way of reducing the ever-growing packaging crisis that is among the chief contributors to North America's mounting waste problem.
Palm fiber -- formerly considered a waste product and incinerated -- is an agricultural biomass that composts in fewer than 90 days, turning into a healthy contribution to soil. It has gained momentum in the United States and is currently being used in select Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, Publix, Wild Oats, Capers and Henry's Store locations.
"Four Seasons' organic packaged program will launch just in time for Earth Day," said Mr. Chirico. "What better time to raise awareness for an organic program that helps protect the natural world that sustains us."
Earthcycle's trays will be used in the Four Seasons' organic packaged fruit and vegetable programs beginning April 22, and are available at select retailers throughout the mid-Atlantic states.
"We are thrilled Earthcycle has joined forces with Four Seasons' organic packaged program," Shannon Boase, president of Earthcycle, said in a press release. "This initiative aims to help consumers discover, understand and seek out good-quality organic products -- from the produce to the packaging while establishing a reliable and consistent presence in various markets."
Located in Ephrata, PA, and established in 1976, Four Seasons has built a strong reputation for providing a full line of top-quality produce and retail service solutions to independent retail supermarkets, chainstores, and foodservice establishments, such as school systems, retirement homes, hospitals and restaurants.
Having entered the organic market in 1996, the fast-growing demand for Four Seasons' organic products speaks to the strictly enforced regulations at its state-of-the-art facility certified to handle organics where every associate is thoroughly schooled to maintain the quality and integrity of its organic products.
"Four Seasons organic products have grown to represent more than 20 percent of our total product turnover," Daniel Chirico, vice president of business development for Four Seasons, said in the statement. "This tells us there is a significant consumer demand for organic products -- it is a growing trend that continues to rise at a rapid rate. Four Seasons' packaged organic program, Organic Made Easy, provides retailers with a turnkey solution for this growing demand. We were thrilled to have discovered Earthcycle Packaging, a product that truly aligns with our company's organic roots."
Since its inception in November 2005, Earthcycle's compostable packaging, made of palm fiber, has proven to be a smart, organic and eco-friendly way of reducing the ever-growing packaging crisis that is among the chief contributors to North America's mounting waste problem.
Palm fiber -- formerly considered a waste product and incinerated -- is an agricultural biomass that composts in fewer than 90 days, turning into a healthy contribution to soil. It has gained momentum in the United States and is currently being used in select Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, Publix, Wild Oats, Capers and Henry's Store locations.
"Four Seasons' organic packaged program will launch just in time for Earth Day," said Mr. Chirico. "What better time to raise awareness for an organic program that helps protect the natural world that sustains us."
Earthcycle's trays will be used in the Four Seasons' organic packaged fruit and vegetable programs beginning April 22, and are available at select retailers throughout the mid-Atlantic states.
