Although Americans are more environmentally concerned than ever, a patchwork system of local policies has confounded consumers and damaged recycling efforts, according to a report by Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C.

Tosca, Atlanta, announced the results of a compression study that proves Tosca reusable plastic containers (RPCs) are four times stronger than standard corrugated boxes.

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

IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., released the results of a study on the impact of IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPCs) on the shelf life of fresh produce.

Danone, France, announced a series of new commitments and actions to ensure its packaging will become 100% circular and to accelerate the global transition toward a circular economy of packaging.

Pelican BioThermal, Plymouth, Minn., opened new service centers in Basel, Switzerland, and Berlin, Germany, growth of its Crēdo reusable shippers.

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

Demand for new reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for fresh produce is projected to increase 7.6% per year to $185 million in 2022, making them one of the fastest growing produce packaging products, according to a new study produced by The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, Ohio.

A new study shows that reusable plastic containers (RPCs) emit 60% less CO2 when used for packaging, shipping and storing fresh produce.

IFCO now provides Pure Flavor with over 1 million RPCs annually, used to package fresh produce at locations in San Antonio, Texas; Romulus, Mich.; and Leamington, Ontario, Canada, before being shipped to retailers throughout the United States and Canada.