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Pacific seafood's new sustainable shipping cases

The days are growing longer, the sun feels warmer, and that means one thing: summer is here!

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As we gear up for hot weather, the seafood industry readies itself for another busy season peppered with new challenges. With the rising cost of gas and an increasing demand for sustainable products and packaging, seafood distributors must find a way to ship fresh fish, mussels, clams, crabs, and lobsters in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way.

It’s no surprise that a healthy environment means a healthy ocean, which yields a heartier and more bountiful supply of seafood. Although the success of the seafood industry is directly tied to the health of the environment, packaging in this industry has traditionally been less than eco-friendly. Typical packaging for the seafood industry includes polystyrene foam containers and/or heavily waxed corrugated boxes, both of which are petroleum-based and therefore not recyclable. Under increased pressure from consumers to provide environmentally friendly products, major retailers are seeking out suppliers who can deliver quality without sacrificing sustainability.

To meet this need, Pacific Seafood Group, Portland, OR, a family-owned seafood distribution company, turned to strategic business partner and corrugated manufacturer, Georgia-Pacific. The company presented Pacific Seafood with Greenshield, a family of recyclable corrugated solutions with a proprietary moisture-resistant coating. The new corrugated solution is a cost-effective alternative to PS foam (expanded PS or EPS) and heavily waxed boxes—it delivers tested strength and is 100% recyclable.

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