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Harpak-ULMA Debuts PaperSeal Sustainable Food Packaging System, Aims to Reduce Plastic Use

August 27, 2020

Harpak-ULMA announced the launch of its PaperSeal packaging technology as part of the company’s initiative to fundamentally rethink packaging systems to promote green packaging alternatives across the food industry.

Study: Shoppers moving toward plastic packaging, but many still strongly avoid plastic

Nearly one-quarter (23%) of consumers said they avoid buying produce in plastic packaging whenever possible.

August 22, 2019

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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.

Study: RPCs present 53% labor savings for grocers

The study found that it takes less than half the time to stock an egg display using retail-ready RPCs instead of corrugated.

February 18, 2019

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

Food science researchers develop plastic liners that reduce microbial cross-contamination in produce

The first part of the research involves developing plastic liners for bins or totes that would have antimicrobial activity and could be recharged periodically with a bleach solution.

January 8, 2019

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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 opens new office, warehouse in IL

The additional square footage allows Freund to expand its product offering to serve additional market segments and fulfill even more orders in an efficient manner.

August 27, 2018

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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 to reduce single-use plastic footprint company-wide

The company plans to expand its offering of reusable water bottles, mugs, takeout containers and bags.

July 25, 2018

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

Kardex Remstar acquires SUMOBOX AB

With the addition of SUMOBOX, Kardex Remstar introduced VLM Box, a modular design concept.

June 27, 2018

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

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Clarion UX and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have announced dates and locations for The NGA Show through 2023. The NGA Show is the place where independent grocers have gathered for over 35 years, connecting supermarket retailers and wholesalers, food manufacturers and service providers from around the world to share innovative solutions and best practices that support and strengthen the independent supermarket channel.

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Items Tagged with 'plastic containers'

ARTICLES

Harpak-ULMA Debuts PaperSeal Sustainable Food Packaging System, Aims to Reduce Plastic Use

Study: Shoppers moving toward plastic packaging, but many still strongly avoid plastic

Study: RPCs present 53% labor savings for grocers

Food science researchers develop plastic liners that reduce microbial cross-contamination in produce

Berlin Packaging opens new office, warehouse in IL

Aramark to reduce single-use plastic footprint company-wide

Kardex Remstar acquires SUMOBOX AB

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