FoodChain ID, a leader in technology and expertise for the food supply chain, has recently launched Sustainable Packaging Services. This suite of products and expert-guided services is designed to assist food and cosmetics brands as well as their supply chains in meeting the demands of the market for sustainable packaging. The Sustainable Packaging Services offering combines both new and existing digital services that enable manufacturers to monitor and respond to evolving global regulations concerning sustainable packaging.
The development of these new offerings within Sustainable Packaging Services was guided by FoodChain ID’s customer advisory board, which includes some of the largest consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies globally. Jason Grimm, senior vice president of digital solutions at FoodChain ID, emphasizes the importance of industry partnerships in addressing the pressing need for sustainable packaging. He states, “In this rapidly evolving environment, we need to cooperate and learn from each other. Our customer advisory board is engaged on the top challenges for a sustainable packaging supply chain, including packaging design, environment, food safety, and regulatory expectations.”
Conor Kearney, CEO at FoodChain ID, adds, “FoodChain ID is spearheading industry-wide collaboration to drive responsible innovation and supply chain alignment for sustainable packaging. Through this collaboration, FoodChain ID’s Sustainable Packaging Services aim to help brands and manufacturers understand regulations, emerging issues, and access subject matter experts for packaging compliance.”
Sustainability remains a significant focus for CPG companies, driven by consumer demand and regulations. For instance, in the EU, a proposed regulation aims to ensure that all packaging on the EU market is reusable or has provisions for high-quality, closed-loop recycling by 2030. Similarly, in the US, varying state regulations necessitate real-time regulatory monitoring, with some states banning single-use plastic bags and others adopting extended producer responsibility laws.
FoodChain ID’s Sustainable Packaging Services encompass various features, including packaging sustainability trends, reports, regulatory library sustainability module, packaging compliance solutions, and packaging sustainability expertise. This comprehensive suite of services is designed to support businesses in navigating the complex landscape of sustainable packaging, offering valuable resources and insights to ensure compliance and innovation.