Posts By: Isa Glassen
Q&A: Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) in Fresh Produce
As interest in reusable packaging grows across the fresh produce industry, reusable plastic containers (RPCs) are an important part of the conversation. While RPCs offer several benefits, such as reducing plastic waste and protecting product quality, their adoption also presents unique logistical and operational challenges. To learn more about how reusable packaging systems work in practice, I…
SPPA Farm and Packaging Tour and Workshop Brings Supply Chain Partners Together to Advance Sustainable Packaging
On June 3–4, 2026, the Sustainable Produce Packaging Alignment (SPPA) initiative brought together growers, packaging manufacturers, researchers, retailers and sustainability leaders for a two-day series of farm, manufacturing and research facility tours across California's Central Coast and San Francisco Bay Area. The event was hosted by Western Growers, the World Wildlife Fund and the…