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| Project |
CKF Inc. |
| Brand(s) |
Costco Canada, Costco US |
Packaged Product(s) |
Blueberries, and other berries (e.g., cherries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries); Other examples: tomato, cucumber, mango, avocado |
| Market(s) |
Canada, US, Europe, Latin America, South America |
Release to Market(s) |
2023 |
| Manufacturer |
CKF Inc. |
Material(s) |
Punnet |
| Summary |
- Food grade compliant in Canada (CFIA), the US (FDA) and Europe/Latin/South America (BfR).
- Protects blueberries in transit from source and/or from packing houses to retail shelves and home, reducing food waste- retailer reports zero damage
- GMP (Gold standard) certified plant.
- Manufactured in Canada on both east and west coasts, to reduce transit times and logistical carbon footprint.
- Nova Scotia manufacturing powered with 40% hydro-electricity; approx. 25% with wind energy.
- Manufactured with 80% virgin, 20% post-industrial recycled content.
- Reduces the amount of plastic by weight by 80% as compared to a top sealed PET container.
- Pre-qualified by How2recycle in US as being “widely recyclable” -includes PFAS screening
- FSC Certified (FSC® C145472).
- Certified Home Compostable by TuV Austria (EN 13432) – includes PFAS screening.
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| References |
- CKF energy review
- CKF Packaging sustainability evaluation report_final
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