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< Back Published February 18, 2025 By Produce Market Guide There’s no question as to whether sustainable packaging has a future in the fresh produce industry. But as Viktoria Pakhnyuk, sustainable product development manager for global bag closure company Kwik Lok Corp., said, it’s more of a question of what the concept of “sustainable packaging”…

< Back Published March 18, 2025 By Produce Business Staff In this article: Founded in 1954 by Floyd Paxton in Yakima, WA, Kwik Lok emerged as a leader in bag closure solutions, initially revolutionizing apple packaging. Now a third-generation, women-owned business led by sisters Stephanie Paxton-Jackson, Kimberly Paxton-Hagner, and Melissa Paxton-Steiner, Kwik Lok thrives on…

< Back A plethora of claims creates confusion among both consumers and brands. Published March 24, 2025 By Grocery Dive As consumers increasingly look for eco-friendly labels on their food packaging, food-industry professionals should seek to be as clear as possible in their messaging around attributes such as “recyclable” or “compostable.” The ubiquity of these…

< Back Published May 19, 2025 By Baking Business Sustainability in the baking industry is no longer optional—it’s a business necessity. More manufacturers are embracing environmental responsibility not just to meet regulations, but because it drives long-term value. For bakery leaders, sustainability has become a tool for building stronger brands, managing costs, and preparing for…

< Back Published July 25, 2025 By Packaging Dive Packaging plays a critical role in protecting the safety, freshness, and integrity of food products, which in turn minimizes waste and contributes to overall sustainability. Research shows that consumers increasingly consider product and packaging sustainability when making purchasing decisions. For example, according to NIQ Retail Measurement…

< Back By Baking and Biscuit International Eric Hill took on the CEO role of Kwik Lok Corporation in November 2024. Blair Chastain has been the Chief Revenue Officer since February 2023. Together, the new leadership team at Kwik Lok talks packaging and packaging waste regulation, European and global market strategies, and the company’s advances…