At the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC)’s Southern Exposure on March 9, Yerington, Nev.-based Peri & Sons Farms featured its Earthbag for onions.
“This unique bag, made with paper/bamboo mesh, is biodegradable and compostable,” the company said. “It’s the type of responsible produce packaging that makes consumers happy today and makes the earth a better place tomorrow.”
The organic onion varieties available in the Earthbag packaging are yellow, white, red, sweet and combo.
Peri & Sons highlighted the following key features of its onion options:
- Fresh, food safe and eco-friendly
- Premium certified USDA organic
- 3-pound custom packed organics
- UPC ensures accurate organic ring
- Supports zero-waste initiatives
- Encourages consumer recycling
- Kid-friendly produce presentation
- Sustainably farmed produce item
“Our new eco-friendly bag displays beautifully, and its functional light-weight design enhances freshness, shelf-life, and safety, all while reducing the impact on the planet,” the company said.
Peri & Sons also showcased its Gourmet Organic Shallots at the show, which are available in recyclable, biodegradable boxes.
This article is an excerpt from the May 2024 issue of Supermarket Perimeter. You can read the entire Sustainable Packaging feature and more in the digital edition here.
