StePac PPC Overview
StePac PPC develops and manufactures high-quality, precision-engineered modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) packaging for fresh produce. Tailor-made for each specific type of vegetable, fruit, or herb, StePac PPC ensures an extended shelf life while maintaining the freshness, flavor, and nutritional value of produce. The polymers of the company's Xtend MA/MH packaging are engineered to allow the produce inside the bag to equilibrate within the specific range of O2 and CO2 concentrations required by the particular fruit or vegetable. Xtend slows senescence (aging), maintains the nutritional value and flavor of produce, reduces decay, preserves firmness, and prevents shriveling. StePac PPC also manufactures CARERITE sterilization packaging, a line of infection-control barrier films and sterilization bags designed for medical, dental, and veterinary clinics.
Latest News
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PPC acquires Israel-based packaging manufacturer
PPC Flexible Packaging LLC has announced the acquisition of StePac, a packaging supplier for the fresh produce market. The acquisition expands PPCs manufacturing facilities to 14, spread across the United States, South America, and Israel. StePac, which was founded in 1992, specializes in atmosphere and humidity-controlled packaging for fresh food and produce markets. The acquisition will enhance PPCs packaging capabilities and its global footprint. PPC offers packaging for various industries including healthcare, medical, consumer snack, specialty produce, nutraceutical, bakery, horticulture, and pet industries.
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StePac Launches Lean and Fully Recyclable Top Seal Solution
StePac Ltd. has expanded its range of top seals with new solutions to boost the retail fresh produce packaging sector. The upgraded portfolio includes lean and fully recyclable easy peel film structures designed to be sealed onto trays or containers housing produce items. The films are engineered with StePacs Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology to extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The solutions have already been used in the Israeli market by Rafkor, a company that packs and markets fruits. The article highlights the reduction in plastic use, recyclability, shelf-life extension, and food safety benefits of StePacs packaging solutions. StePac is continuously innovating to bring sustainable packaging solutions to the market.
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StePac Acquisition By Nili Capital: New Prospects For Growth
StePac L.A., Ltd., a fresh produce packaging specialist, has been acquired by Nili Capital Partners, an Israeli private equity fund. The acquisition will allow StePac to become the leading global force in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) solutions for fresh produce. StePac offers a range of films and packaging formats that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The companys products support all stages of the supply chain and help reduce waste. Nili Capital Partners was attracted to the category due to secular trends in the fresh produce industry, post-Covid norms, and the push for sustainability. StePacs management team and history of innovation made it an ideal anchor for Nilis MAP platform.
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StePac: Smart Packaging Enhances Food Safety and Security - Perishable News
The European Organization for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN) called on the European Commission to recognize packaging as essential for the uninterrupted flow of critical product groups. StePac, a sustainable packaging specialist, offers modified atmosphere packaging solutions that can help alleviate concerns related to food contamination and food security. Their packaging effectively delays ripening and aging processes, inhibits microbial decay, and preserves the quality and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. It can extend the shelf life of fresh produce by 50% to 100% and act as a physical barrier to prevent contamination. StePacs unique polymer packaging formulation has also been shown to preserve the nutritional value of fresh produce. The companys MAP solutions are based on 25 years of research and expertise.
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StePac Launches Sustainable Packaging Strategy
StePac L.A., Ltd. presents its four-pillared sustainability strategy for fresh produce packaging, which aims to mitigate the problem of food waste. The strategy addresses key areas of manufacturing, use, and recycling, and promotes a more responsible and sustainable approach to packaging. StePacs Xtend modified-atmosphere packaging is climate-positive and has been successful in reducing carbon emissions in various supply chains. The company also emphasizes the importance of lean packaging and supports mechanical and chemical recycling to achieve a circular economy. The article highlights the global epidemic of food waste and the environmental impact of plastic packaging, positioning StePac as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
Customers
| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | Undisclosed |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 0 |
| Investors | 0 |
Team Members
6
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.stepacppc.com/ |
Locations
Migdal Tefen, Israel
Rua Itápolis, 1921 - Consolação, São Paulo - SP, 01245-000, Brazil
3111 Camino Del Rio N #400a, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
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