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As someone who majored in Latin American studies at university, I always enjoy writing about packaging news from south of the U.S. border.<\/p>\n
And as it turns out, some recent packaging news from Mexican baking powerhouse Grupo Bimbo ties into the upcoming International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)<\/strong><\/a>, for which Packaging Strategies parent company BNP Media is a Bronze Media Sponsor.<\/p>\n Grupo Bimbo recently announced some ambitious sustainable packaging goals, and IBIE\u2019s BEST in Baking Industry Awards<\/strong><\/a> will recognize sustainability in packaging.<\/p>\n Alejandro Rodr\u00edguez, Global Leader of Packaging Technology at Grupo Bimbo, recently laid out the company\u2019s sustainable packaging targets.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year, we\u2019ve set an ambitious goal to have 100% of our packaging\u202fbe recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable. We are one step away from achieving this historic milestone, as we have reached 94% progress,\u201d Rodr\u00edguez said.<\/p>\n In the last year, Grupo Bimbo has reduced nearly 600,000 kilograms of materials in its packaging thanks to the optimization of thicknesses and dimensions. The company also has introduced recycled resins into its product packaging, thus reducing the consumption of virgin resins.<\/p>\n \u201cDesigning fully sustainable packaging and reducing materials is a great first step. To continue advancing, we work on innovation and recovery fronts, and we do so internationally,\u201d Rodr\u00edguez said.<\/p>\n Some examples:<\/p>\n Companies like Grupo Bimbo with a strong focus on sustainable packaging and a circular economy will be among those recognized through the BEST in Baking Industry Awards, which will be presented at the IBIE event taking place Sept. 13\u201317, 2025, in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n Two award categories in particular tie into sustainable packaging:<\/p>\n Sustainability:<\/strong>\u202fHonoring advancements in equipment, ingredients, packaging, technology, and processes that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainability within the baking industry.<\/p>\n Sustainable Packaging Innovation:<\/strong>\u202fNew for 2025!<\/em>\u202fRecognizing bakery companies that have implemented sustainable primary or secondary packaging solutions.<\/p>\n A complete list of the award categories can be found here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n We here at Packaging Strategies<\/em> and BNP Media look forward to celebrating the winners of these awards. See you in September!<\/p>\n Brad Addington<\/strong>Grupo Bimbo\u2019s Goals<\/h3>\n
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