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We are delighted to announce, COPEFRUT SA, one of Chile’s leading fresh fruit producers and exporters, has partnered with Sinclair to adopt our T55 the world’s first fruit label certified for both home and industrial composting as a finished product. This collaboration reflects a shared ambition to reduce single‑use packaging waste without compromising the performance required by modern fresh produce supply chains. “At COPEFRUT SA, sustainability is not an option, it is a responsibility embedded across our orchards, packing operations, and supply chain. This partnership aligns agricultural responsibility with packaging innovation, ensuring fruit is sustainable from production to point of sale.” Felipe Casanova General Manager of Copefrut International The rollout begins in Q3 2026 across apples, plums, and kiwis:  ✔️ 50% of production to use home compostable labels by year-end  ✔️ 100% adoption targeted in 2027 This initiative supports COPEFRUT SA broader sustainability strategy, focusing on energy efficiency, water recovery, responsible resource use, and waste reduction across its operations. “A compostable fruit label reduces the waste footprint of necessary packaging and simplifies disposal for consumers helping integrate packaging into the circular economy.”  Andres Nawrath, MBA, Sales Manager, Copefrut   Sinclair T55 goes beyond material claims, it is certified as a finished product to global standards (EN 13432, AS 5810, NFT 51‑800) and engineered to perform in high-speed and high-humidity packaging environments matching conventional label performance. “At Sinclair, we believe sustainability must be proven, not promised. Partnering with growers like COPEFRUT SA shows what’s possible when innovation and responsibility come together to reduce plastic waste in a measurable way.” Duncan Jones, Senior Marketing Manager, Sinclair Together COPEFRUT SA and Sinclair are demonstrating that meaningful sustainability in fresh produce must be integrated, scalable, and measurable from orchard to end-of-life.`

Since 1982, Sinclair has been delivering fully managed fruit labeling solutions across 40+ countries combining labels | machines | service into one seamless offer. Labels - Our certified, compostable, food-safe labels are designed specifically for fresh produce. They help brands stand out on-shelf, meet compliance requirements, reduce packaging waste, and lower overall packaging costs. With independently verified end-of-life performance, they’re a smarter, more sustainable choice for fresh produce labeling. Machines - You lease our high-speed, automated labeling systems, which are engineered to maximise packing line efficiency. Designed and personalized around your operational needs, they apply labels with precision and care ensuring compliance while supporting consistent, high-quality output. Service - We don’t just supply solutions we fully support them. Our expert technical service team provides ongoing, in-field support as part of your all-inclusive agreement, giving you complete confidence in performance and reliability. Together, it’s a fully integrated approach helping fresh produce businesses improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen their brand every step of the way.

We’re proud to share another major milestone in sustainable fresh‑produce labelling 🌱🍊 ClemenGold® has become the first producer based in South Africa to fully adopt the Sinclair T55 compostable label a powerful demonstration of how forward-thinking fruit brands are partnering with Sinclair to reduce single-use labelling waste and meet rising expectations for environmentally responsible solutions. The T55 label, certified for both home and industrial composting, offers brands and retailers a reliable, high‑performance alternative that aligns with tightening global regulations while maintaining the operational efficiency and branding flexibility they depend on. This partnership with ClemenGold® showcases the impact of working together across the supply chain combining responsible growing, packing and branding practices with Sinclair’s proven, certified compostable technology to deliver measurable sustainability at scale. As Duncan Jones, Senior Marketing Manager at Sinclair, puts it:  “Partnerships like this help raise the bar for sustainability and innovation across our industry. Our customers are clearly ready to adopt minimized labelling solutions sooner rather than later — well ahead of any formal requirements.” A big thank you to ClemenGold® and our partners at HG Molenaar & Co (Pty) Ltd for helping champion a more sustainable future for fresh produce in South Africa and beyond. 

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It’s International Compost Awareness Week— a great moment to talk about something that often gets overlooked in packaging sustainability: 'clarity'. In fresh produce, terms like “eco-friendly”, “green”, “sustainable” and especially “compostable” — are widely used. But without context, they can mean very different things to different people. That’s one of the ways greenwashing can creep in: not always through exaggeration, but through over-simplification. What we’re seeing now is a shift from broad claims to clear instructions — for example, moving from “compostable” to “dispose in compost” (where that waste stream exists). But that simplicity on-pack depends entirely on what sits behind it. That’s where independent, third-party certification matters. At Sinclair, our finished product certified compostable fruit labels are tested independently, with results verified by recognized certification bodies including TÜV AUSTRIA Group, DIN CERTCO and Australasian Bioplastics Association One extra point that’s easy to miss: finished-product certification isn’t the same as certifying individual materials (facestock, adhesive, inks) in isolation. Testing the complete label reduces ambiguity and ties claims to real-world performance. The benefit across the supply chain: ·        Retailers can communicate clearly and reduce the risk of misleading claims. ·        Growers and packers give operational clarity on performance and disposal pathways. ·        Brand owners protect long-term trust by grounding messages in verified standards. Because when it comes to composting, clear claims and verified standards help build and protect trust.

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹, 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 In the race toward sustainable packaging, one of the smallest components is making one of the biggest impacts: the humble fruit label. With evolving regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions, certified compostable labels are placed as a smart, scalable step toward the circular economy. "Innovation isn’t just about what’s next - it’s about what’s necessary. Certified compostable labels are our commitment to a smarter, cleaner, and more transparent food system." Duncan Jones, Senior Marketing Manager Read the full article to explore how certified compostable labels are enabling transparency, reducing waste, and supporting a regenerative future: https://lnkd.in/ea-VJpAh

Sinclair will be exhibiting with our agents Sorma Group at Macfrut Fiera on the 21-23 April. Hall D1 Stand 147. We’re delighted to be back in Italy home to many of our large apple customers. With fruit labeling solutions in 40+ countries, our certified compostable food-safe labels are applied to fruit and vegetables using automated, high-speed labeling systems for packing line efficiency If you’re nearby come and visit our team for the latest in labels | machine | service

🍎 Ever wondered what those numbers on fruit stickers really mean? Those 4 or 5 digit Price Look-up (PLU) codes you see on apples, bananas, avocados and others are part of a global system that keeps the fresh produce supply chain accurate and efficient—from the farm to the checkout. ✅ 4-digit codes = conventionally grown produce ✅ 5-digit codes starting with 9 = organic produce Behind these small labels is a powerful global standard that supports consumer choice, pricing accuracy, inventory management, and global trade. At Sinclair, we’ve been supporting this system for over 40 years with reliable, food-safe, and sustainable produce labeling solutions—designed to perform flawlessly at speed and at scale. Sometimes, the smallest details make the biggest difference. 🌍🍌

Sinclair will be exhibiting with our specialised Greek partners FOODIN at Freskon Expo on the 23-25 April in Thessaloniki. With it only being a couple of weeks away, we caught up with Manolis Giakos to discuss the event and how he has seen the Greek fresh produce market develop over the recent years. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁? FOODIN and Sinclair have been working together for more than 20 years. When we started working with Sinclair labeling fruits in Greece was unknown for the Greek packers. The main fruits back then were apples, peaches, and apricots. One of our first customers was an apple customer who still labels today. The main difference for the Greek market, in the last 7 years is that the kiwi production has increased dramatically and as a result the 80% of labelling in Greece has been for kiwis. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗲? The last 3-5 years ,we have seen many efforts from the European Union for more sustainable packaging with legislation such as EPR and PPWR. Greece is trying to adapt as a result and many local retailers are using more and more minimized packaging options. Sinclair has always been ahead of the curve with this, as we offer certified industrial and home compostable labels for fruits and vegetables. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲? The future will be based more on sustainable packaging, recyclable products, automation, and branding. We’ll see bigger demand for sustainable packaging and labeling materials, as well as smarter systems that improves efficiency and traceability. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 Freskon Expo? Absolutely! Freskon is always a great opportunity to connect with our partners, see what’s new in the market, and exchange ideas with industry professionals

Sinclair has successfully completed its latest ISO 45001: 2018 audit and certification process at its Norwich site. The certification reaffirms Sinclair’s unwavering commitment to maintaining exceptional occupational health and safety standards within the workplace. The ISO 45001 certification, internationally recognized for its stringent requirements, serves as a testament to Sinclair’s dedication to ensuring the health, well-being and safety of its employees. By adhering to this standard, the company has demonstrated its proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks, promoting a culture of safety, and continuously improving its occupational health and safety management systems. Rick Stefanetti our Risk and Compliance Manager commented: “This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of our employees; obtaining the ISO 45001 certification underscores our dedication to maintaining a safe working environment and upholding the highest health and safety management standards". The rigorous and independent audit process performed by our partners BSI, involves comprehensive evaluations of Sinclair’s policies, procedures, and practices related to health and safety. Through meticulous assessment and adherence to ISO 45001 requirements, the Sinclair Team showcased its robust systems, protocols, and facilitation of employee engagement and participation in decision-making processes to be vigilant and continuously improve.