Third Partners partnered with Sensei Ag to develop and launch a paper-based packaging solution, setting a new sustainability standard for the fresh produce category.

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The Challenges

Sensei Ag, a data-driven, ag tech company co-founded by Larry Ellison, wanted to reduce single-use plastic in its packaging without sacrificing quality, cost-efficiency, or functionality.

Their goals included:

  • Embedding sustainability across its mission to improve human health & wellness
  • Decreasing carbon footprint while maintaining financial growth

  • Reducing or eliminating single-use plastic packaging

  • Exceeding retailer and consumer sustainability requirements

To succeed, they would need:

  • A well-organized, stage-gate packaging innovation process

  • Tactical implementation support
  • Technical & creative advisory for screening, developing, and launch of new paper-based solution

The Solution

Launching a First-of-Its-Kind Sustainable Packaging Solution for Sensei Ag

Strategic Consulting for Sustainable CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) Growth
The sustainable packaging rollout was one of many strategic initiatives supported by Third Partners over a 4-year relationship. Other strategic support included:

  • Leadership of cross-functional sustainability working groups
  • Target-setting & performance benchmarking

  • Materiality assessment

The Results

With Third Partners help, Sensei Ag produced a first-of-its-kind package for the fresh produce category and made a major leap in single-use plastic reduction, cutting over 35,000 pounds of plastic in the first year.

Sensei Ag earned prime media placements, including:

  • A live TV spot
  • Several trade media articles
  • Syndicated coverage across Yahoo! News and other sources. (All media featured carefully vetted data points, claims, and stories based on the earlier life cycle impact assessment work and packaging development process.)

New Partnership

Following the product launch, Sensei Ag partnered with Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (PMDP), a nonprofit organization committed to addressing Hawaii’s plastic pollution with large-scale marine debris cleanups.

Third Partners Helps Brands Develop Sustainable Packing Solutions Without Greenwashing.

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