UK supermarket leader Sainsbury’s has developed an innovative new packaging format for their fresh produce that withstands the existing distribution and supply-chain processes while at the same time enhancing the consumers’ experience.

Lundberg Family Farms of Richvale, CA, a leading producer of organic rice and rice products, is a 2011 recipient of the Responsible Packaging Award for its use of 100% recycled paperboard with 65% post consumer recycled content packaging.

Renewable thermoformed produce packaging developed by Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. has earned the industry’s first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label, part of a new voluntary labeling program to help purchasers choose products made with biobased commodities.

Falafel, a Middle Eastern cuisine, is a blend of chickpeas, fava beans, onions, and exotic spices.