Kraft Foods has introduced what it says is a more convenient and sustainable package for its eight salad dressing varieties for the foodservice environment. The YES Pack is a 1-gal side-gusseted stand-up pouch with dual handles on top and bottom and a rigid screw-cap closure that replaces the traditional rigid plastic container for dressings.
Among the sustainability advantages cited for the YES Pack versus a rigid jug are the following:
β’ Assembly of packaging requires 50% less energy
β’ Packaging waste occupies 50% less landfill space
β’ Transportation of film involves 70% fewer CO2 emissions
β’ Restaurant operations enjoy up to 99% product yield, reducing waste
β’ Made with 6 oz less water per 2/1-gal case
β’ Discarded materials take up 86% less receptacle space
For convenience and easy handling, the new packaging offers dual handlesβone on the top of the pack, and one on the bottomβand a smaller mouth. The pack reduces dripping and spilling compared with rigid jugs, and less storage space is required for the product.