TIPA Compostable Packaging launches home-compostable label for fresh produce

Sep 12, 2025

TIPA Compostable Packaging, a global leader in developing and manufacturing compostable flexible packaging solutions, together with Bio4Pack its European subsidiary, has launched a new certified home-compostable label for fresh produce suitable for a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce stickers are one of the top five most persistent contaminants in compost, prompting a global transition to compostable alternatives driven by both market and regulation trends.

This compostable produce label stands out in the marketplace with excellent resistance to moisture while remaining flexible. Its pressure-sensitive adhesive allows for strong adherence on a variety of produce ranging from the smooth skin of a banana or mango to the complex, rough skin of an orange or cantaloupe, without leaving a residue on the produce.

“Labels on fresh produce have traditionally been made from conventional plastic that cannot be recycled and are often discarded in food waste bins, contaminating organic streams and contributing to microplastic pollution,” said Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO of TIPA. “Policies requiring compostable labels are emerging around the world, and TIPA is leading the way with a solution that will break down with the organic matter it's attached to without compromising on performance. We're excited to offer these produce labels as part of our growing portfolio of sustainable solutions that perform like conventional plastics but meet today's compostability standards.”

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Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.