{"id":419,"date":"2024-06-27T06:13:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T10:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=419"},"modified":"2024-06-27T06:13:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T10:13:08","slug":"cabot-to-shift-to-30-pcr-packaging-for-8oz-cheese-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=419","title":{"rendered":"Cabot to shift to 30% PCR packaging for 8oz cheese bars"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Agri-Mark alongside the Cabot Creamery Cooperative in the US has announced a significant move towards sustainability by transitioning to 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging for its 8oz cheese bars.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This change, which is set to take place later this year, follows a comprehensive sustainable packaging study initiated in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the shelf-life and feasibility study, Cabot partnered with flexible packaging manufacturer TC Transcontinental Packaging.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The cooperative conducted the trial with three packaging options, including a 30% PCR content package, a structure ideal for industrial composters, and a fully recyclable flexible film.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The trial was designed to ensure that the new packaging maintained quality, flavour, appearance, and nutritional qualities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The transition is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel requirements by up to 25%, along with considerable water savings during the manufacturing process.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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