MARSHFIELD, WI | Nelson-Jameson, a trusted leader in the food processing distribution industry, has announced that it will utilize new reusable shipping containers when delivering dsm-firmenich cultures, which are biological catalysts for dairy product production.
Nelson-Jameson partnered with Bonar Plastics to utilize the shipping containers to minimize waste while increasing efficiency by using less cardboard, styrene, and dry ice. The new shipping containers ensure customers more effectively receive the culture orders with the added benefit of mitigating environmental impact by reducing single-use packaging.
“We’re proud to team with Bonar Plastics to create a better shipping solution for our selection of cultures from ingredients manufacturer dsm-firmenich, who is also a long-time Nelson-Jameson strategic partner,” says VP of Operations and Logistics Shawn Kitchner. “These durable containers make for a better delivery mechanism for customers as creating a more sustainable process.”
The storage containers are constructed utilizing a specialized compound melt blend of plastic designed to withstand cold impact, enhancing durability and reusability. Fabricated from food-grade linear low-density polyethylene featuring 1-1/2" thickness and double-walled foam-filled construction for insulation, these containers provide optimal storage for dry ice blocks. The containers are equipped with lockable lids incorporating silicone gaskets to minimize sublimation.
After the bunkers containing the frozen starter cultures are unpacked, they are then collected, cleaned, and reused for another culture delivery or shipment.
“With these shipping containers, fewer boxes and styrene inserts will end up in landfills and the content will remain safe and secure along the entire chain of custody,” Kitchner said. “Nelson-Jameson has maintained a commitment to corporate responsibility and food safety, and these reusable containers are another piece of that ongoing dedication to sustainable solutions when bringing products to our customers.”
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Nelson-Jameson is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor to the food processing industry. From the company’s roots in dairy production supplies, it has expanded to offer a broad range of food processing products and services that help food and beverage organizations operate efficiently with the highest quality, food safety, and compliance standards. The company represents more than 1,000 vendors, distributes more than 78,000 curated products, and employs more than 260 people nationwide. The food processing industry leader also operates NEXT Logistics, a transportation arm that provides delivery services from its Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Pennsylvania, and Texas strategic distribution centers.
For more than 76 years, Nelson-Jameson has supported food, beverage, and dairy processors with innovative products and a comprehensive set of solutions that keep pace with changing consumer tastes, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels. The company values delivering the exceptional for its customers by leading with the guiding principles of kindness and mutual respect. Nelson-Jameson is a supplier of choice for customers in all 50 states and international markets.
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