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Research behind
the roadmap

See what goes into assessing sustainable produce packaging materials.

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Featured article/document SPPA Roadmap

Championing opportunities that advance more functional, economical, and sustainable fresh produce packaging.

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Executive Summary

A concise overview of the roadmap, highlighting the key challenges, guiding principles, and recommendations for advancing sustainable fresh produce packaging.

Resources

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Food Loss & Waste

How packaging solutions can minimize food loss and waste across fresh produce supply chains in North America.

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Disposal & End-of-Life

How packaging moves through disposal and end-of-life pathways in North American fresh produce supply chains.

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Food Safety

How packaging plays a critical role in mitigating food safety risks throughout the North American fresh produce supply chain.

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The Three Pillars

The Full Life Cycle framework explains why sustainable produce packaging should be evaluated across its entire journey—not just at disposal.