Canadian-based company CKF Inc has announced its printed packaging designs for its Earthcycle range of home-compostable, recyclable and renewable punnets that will be on display at both Fruit Logistica, Berlin and Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) trade show in Montreal. Also on display will be carton sleeves for Earthcycle trays along with punnets fitted with certified home-compostable top seal film. 

CKF has partnered with Parkside Films to commercialize completely home compostable top seal packaging for Riverford Organic Farmers, a UK-based produce delivery service.  Carton sleeves are a viable, plastic-free, packaging solution now that there is a way to automate the packing. These carton sleeves are ideal for the berry category. 

With the installation of digital print technology in Q2, Earthcycle punnets can be produced with full-colour, high-impact graphics, messaging, and logos. Phase 2 of development will allow for the printing of QR and UPC codes. 

“From focus groups and client feedback, we have learned that the natural Earthcycle texture and colour quickly conveys to the consumer an environmentally responsible package,” says Shannon Boase, senior director, new market development, CKF Inc.  “Now with the capability to add high-quality printed messaging on the Earthcycle side panels there is a unique opportunity to use the Earthcycle material as a canvas to convey sustainability and communicate the brand message in a consistent fashion.” 

Digitally printed Earthcycle punnets have advantages well beyond branding because labels and associated costs of inventory, obsolete stock and labour can now be reduced. 

“With digital print technology it also means we can offer lower minimums on print runs so we can support client requests for smaller specialty, seasonal or limited trial programs,” adds Boase. 

Earthcycle printed punnet samples will also be on display at the Crawford Packaging booth #2205 at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Montreal. 

Source:  CKF Inc April 1, 2022 news release