Sev-Rend rolling out biodegradable tags for fresh produce
Sev-Rend rolling out biodegradable tags for fresh produce
St. Louis-based Sev-Rend Corp., a manufacturer of tags and labels for various bagged and netted products, is rolling out biodegradable tags for fresh produce.
Sev-Rend's flexible packaging works with form-and-fill machines. An example of usage is two-, three-, four- and five-pound bags of citrus. In December, the company will move into a new state-of-the art facility in Collinsville, IL, about 10 miles from its current location. That facility will be certified by the American Institute of Baking.
"It's clean and green, with very sanitary conditions and climate-controlled manufacturing processes," said Rob Williams, president of Sev-Rend, who added that the facility should enhance the company's ability to produce high- performance packaging.
"The majority of packaging facilities aren't clean," Mr. Williams said, adding that Sev-Rend will "be able to be very secure" with its processes in the new site.
Sev-Rend is looking into diversifying into other areas of food packaging, Mr. Williams said. It does a lot of business with producers of onions, citrus, avocados and apples. The main fresh produce usage is with the whole items, not fresh-cut.
The company services all growing areas of the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, and it has some international accounts.
Sev-Rend prides itself on its quality controls throughout its operations, including providing high-quality printing.
The company is in step with the country-of-origin labeling mandate. "A lot of our products allow for date and lot coding," Mr. Williams said, adding that the products allow ample room for description. The industry is trending toward more consumer packs over bulk packs, he said.
Sev-Rend produces instantly redeemable coupon labels and handles custom printing, such as for recipes. It can provide four-color process printing. Sev-Rend launched in 1993 and the family-owned business as enjoyed steady growth year after year, Mr. Williams said.
Sev-Rend's flexible packaging works with form-and-fill machines. An example of usage is two-, three-, four- and five-pound bags of citrus. In December, the company will move into a new state-of-the art facility in Collinsville, IL, about 10 miles from its current location. That facility will be certified by the American Institute of Baking.
"It's clean and green, with very sanitary conditions and climate-controlled manufacturing processes," said Rob Williams, president of Sev-Rend, who added that the facility should enhance the company's ability to produce high- performance packaging.
"The majority of packaging facilities aren't clean," Mr. Williams said, adding that Sev-Rend will "be able to be very secure" with its processes in the new site.
Sev-Rend is looking into diversifying into other areas of food packaging, Mr. Williams said. It does a lot of business with producers of onions, citrus, avocados and apples. The main fresh produce usage is with the whole items, not fresh-cut.
The company services all growing areas of the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, and it has some international accounts.
Sev-Rend prides itself on its quality controls throughout its operations, including providing high-quality printing.
The company is in step with the country-of-origin labeling mandate. "A lot of our products allow for date and lot coding," Mr. Williams said, adding that the products allow ample room for description. The industry is trending toward more consumer packs over bulk packs, he said.
Sev-Rend produces instantly redeemable coupon labels and handles custom printing, such as for recipes. It can provide four-color process printing. Sev-Rend launched in 1993 and the family-owned business as enjoyed steady growth year after year, Mr. Williams said.
