Beyond waste reduction - Redefining sustainable packaging

If there is one topic that has dominated the sustainability conversation in our industry, it is packaging. But as we look toward 2026, the conversation is evolving from simple reduction to a complex balance of functionality, food safety, and environmental footprint. In the finale of our Fall 2025 Sustainability Series , CPMA's Produce Talks sits down with experts across the supply chain to discuss how we can minimize waste without compromising the quality of fresh produce for Canadians. In this episode, Stuart Jackson of Crawford Packaging, JF Delorme of IFCO, and Jeff Brandenburg of QFresh Lab, join us as we discuss the "Field to Fork" Balance: How to reduce packaging waste without increasing food waste. We also explore B2B vs. B2C: Navigating the differences between primary consumer packaging and tertiary logistics packaging, as well as leading Future Trends related to recycling, composting, and the next generation of packaging materials. A special thanks to our series sponsor, Crawford Packaging , for supporting this vital conversation.

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Beyond waste reduction - Redefining sustainable packaging is an episode from Produce Talks by Canadian Produce Marketing Association.

This episode is 00:33:18 long.

This episode was published on Dec 2, 2025.

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