Nearly one-third of shoppers prefer to buy their fresh foods in plastic containers, whether in bags, clamshells or overwrap, according to a study by Category Partners (CP), Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Tosca Ltd., Atlanta, released the results of a “Time and Motion Study” for eggs.

The research team at University of California, Davis, Davis, Calif., is taking a multidisciplinary approach to reduce microbial cross-contamination when produce contacts plastic totes and bins or plastic liners in bins.

Berlin Packaging, Chicago, opened a new facility in Lockport, Ill., for Freund Container & Supply, a Lisle, Ill.-based division focused on convenience quantities of packaging and industrial supplies.

Aramark, Philadelphia, Pa., announced plans to reduce its single-use plastic footprint across its global operations.

Kardex Remstar, Westbrook, Maine, announced a new strategic partnership with SUMOBOX AB, a Sweden-based manufacturer of modular plastic containers.