GEM-Pack and BADP America Sign Sustainable Packaging Initiative; Madu Etchandy and Shin Sung Ko Comment


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Mon. March 11th, 2024 - by Melissa De Leon Chavez

LOS ANGELES, CA - GEM-Pack Berries is one of the latest produce companies to announce innovative measures to solve sustainability challenges. The supplier signed a letter of intent with Bio Accelerated Degradable Plastic (BADP) to jointly develop an eco-friendly, sustainable packaging solution for strawberries leveraging microbial-induced enzyme additive technology.

Madu Etchandy, Vice President of Operations, GEM-Pack Berries

"The signing of this letter of intent with BADP America marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards elevated sustainability," said Madu Etchandy, Vice President of Operations of GEM-Pack Berries. "By exploring the use of microbial-induced enzyme additive technology in our packaging, we aim to lead by example in the industry, demonstrating that eco-friendly solutions are both viable and essential."

GEM-Pack aims to set new standards in environmental stewardship within the agricultural sector through this alliance, as explained in a release. This latest endeavor with BADP America highlights a significant commitment to reducing the environmental impact of packaging and pioneering a path toward more sustainable agricultural practices globally.

GEM-Pack Berries is one of the latest produce companies to announce innovative measures to solve sustainability challenges

This announcement aligns with increasing global consciousness regarding plastic pollution and following international calls for action, including local initiatives like California's plastic waste reduction legislation. The GEM-Pack and BADP collaboration represents a strategic move towards mitigating the environmental footprint of berry packaging on a large scale.

Shin Sung Ko, Chief Executive Officer, BADP America

"We are excited to collaborate with GEM-Pack Berries on this groundbreaking project," commented Shin Sung Ko, Chief Executive Officer of BADP America. "Through the use of microbial-induced enzyme additive technology, we are confident that this initiative will not only benefit the environment but also set a new benchmark for sustainability in the packaging industry."

For over 70 years, GEM-Pack Berries has remained committed to sustainable practices and innovations. Stay tuned to ANUK to see what will come next from the berry supplier.