Best in Class: Tomato Packaging Snapshot

Best in Class: Tomato Packaging Snapshot

When we think industry competition and innovation, our minds here at The Snack Magazine lean toward the tomato category for its vibrancy and diferentiation. Leaders amongst the industry, the companies growing in this premium category, tend to double-down with packaging to match. In this 48th issue, we bring you a selection of the best-of-the-best and, we promise, they do not disappoint.


MASTRONARDI PRODUCE®
SUNSET®

Sprinkles®

Variety: Multi-colored micro grape tomatoes
Packaging Size/Specs: 3.5 oz Top Seal tomato-shaped tray
Materials: PET tray and resealable Top Seal film


WINDSET FARMS®

Symphony® Tomato Ensemble

Variety: Various colors, shapes, and sizes
Packaging Size/Specs: Dry pint/Resealable Top Seal tomato punnet
Materials: PET punnets


KINGDOM FRESH FARMS

Organic Grape Tomatoes

Variety: Organic grape tomatoes
Packaging Size/Specs: 1 pint
Materials: Biodegradable compostable tray


SUNFED®

Perfect Romas®

Variety: Roma Tomatoes
Packaging Size/Specs: 2 lb plastic bag
Materials: Plastic


RED SUN FARMS

Sweetpops

Variety: Top-secret premium varieties
Packaging Size/Specs: 10 oz, 1.5 lb, and 2 lb
Materials: Top Seal, recyclable bowl


GR Fresh

3-Pack Tomato/5 Reyes

Variety: Vine-ripe tomatoes
Packaging Size/Specs: 28 x 3-count clamshell
Materials: Recyclable/eco-friendly, malleable clamshell


DELFRESCOPURE®

Ombra Shades of Sweetnesstm

Variety: Brown tomatoes
Packaging Size/Specs: 1 lb
Materials: 100-percent recycled paperboard with compostable callouses flow wrap


Pure Flavor®

Red Royalstm Sweet Cherry Tomatoes-on-the-Vine

Variety: Cherry Tomatoes-on-the-Vine
Packaging Size/Specs: 12 oz Top Seal and 1.5 lb Top Seal;
custom available
Availability: Year-round


Veg-Fresh Farms

Earth Check Window Box

Variety: Sweet Grape Tomatoes Organic (Organic Good-Life-Organicstm) and Conventional (Veg-Fresh Farms)
Packaging Size/Specs: 12 oz, 1 lb, and 2 lb
1 lb-case: case weight = 12lbs, 12 units per case
19.5" x 13" x 3.25"
pallet 7 x 20
Materials: Non-bleached lightweight 100-percent recycled paperboard sourced from local mills, moisture resistant