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SUNSET Doubles Up on Sustainability Awards

Kingsville, ON (April 23, 2015) SUNSET is proud to announce their acceptance of two
new sustainability awards, and just in time for Earth Day.
On Wednesday, the company accepted two PAC Global Leadership Awards for their new
Eco Flavor Bowl packaging system and their One Sweet Ready-to-Eat snack packs.
One year ago, SUNSET launched the Eco Flavor Bowl, a unique clamshell that uses
a high graphic, preprinted film to lock in fresh, SUNSET flavor. The bowl boasts first of
its kind lip venting and easy rinse-through holes, allowing families to rinse the product and
set out the bowl for snacking or entertaining.
Extensive research goes into our packaging designs, stated Giuseppe Rubino, Director
of Packaging at SUNSET. Our goal was to give retailers an attractive, new package
that increased their sustainable initiatives, while giving consumers a package that creates
opportunity snacking. Instead of being in a closed container tucked away, tomatoes are in
an open bowl which encourages frequent healthy snacking.
The Eco Flavor Bowl is made from recycled materials and is 100% recyclable. In
addition, it uses 20% less packaging than ordinary clamshells.
SUNSETs Eco Flavor Bowl is a perfect example of a package designed not only with
the packages end of life recovery in mind, but also convenience, stated PAC President
James Downham.
SUNSET also took the silver award for Food Waste with their One Sweet Ready-toEat snack packs. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, approximately 40%
of all food generated for human consumption goes to waste. With the SUNSET Readyto-Eat packs, the film is micro-perforated, which extends shelf life and helps families get
the most out of their produce.
SUNSETs One Sweet Ready to Eat snack packs are a brilliant example of minimizing
packaging and food waste while retaining excellent branding and package integrity,
continued Downham. I applaud SUNSET for being the only brand that won recognition
in two distinct categories, sustainable packaging and packaging that reduces food waste.
These, along with other SUNSET packages, have been designed with the companys
Green Grass Project in mind. The project, which was developed in 1999, outlines
SUNSETs initiatives to contribute to a greener environment.
The PAC Packaging Consortium is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to driving
progressive change in the packaging value chain. Every year, they judge products based
on their sustainability and dedication to an eco-friendly environment.

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About SUNSET
SUNSET is a pioneer and
industry leader in the gourmet
greenhouse industry that grows
and markets nationally
recognized brands such as the
Campari, Zima, Angel
Sweet and Kumato brand
tomatoes. Family owned and
employee managed for 60
years, SUNSET prides itself
on producing consistently
flavorful gourmet tomatoes,
peppers and cucumbers. Click
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news releases.

Company Contact:
Daniela Ferro
Communications Coordinator
o: 519-326-1491
c: 519-990-6933
danielaf@sunsetgrown.com

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