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Test verifies cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers

No organisms were detected on 40 of the 48 tested containers.

August 29, 2019

An independent study conducted by the Fibre Box Association (FBA), Itasca, Ill., and its member companies confirmed that corrugated containers used to transport fresh produce are safe and clean.

Study proves superior strength of Tosca RPCs over standard corrugated boxes

The findings illustrate how the superior strength of Tosca’s transport packaging solutions for case-ready meat provides better product protection.

March 7, 2019

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

BW Papersystems acquires K&H Machinery

K&H manufactures complete corrugators to create corrugated sheets for products sold in Asia, Central and South America and Europe.

June 4, 2018

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BW Papersystems, a Phillips, Wis.-based division of Barry-Wehmiller, acquired Dongguan K&H Machinery Co. Ltd., Germany.

Study confirms cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers

The study examined corrugated containers from various manufacturers at three separate end-user locations for the presence of two pathogenic indicator organisms.

April 2, 2018

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Periodic testing performed to a protocol designed by food safety, microbiology and toxicology experts from the University of California-Davis, Davis, Calif., and Haley & Aldrich, Burlington, Mass., and sponsored by the corrugated industry, confirms corrugated containers used to transport fresh produce are safe and clean.

Study shows reusable plastic containers as sustainable choice for fresh produce packaging

The LCA reviewed the environmental impact of reusable plastic containers and display-ready corrugated fiber containers and non-display-ready corrugated fiber containers for packaging produce.

March 20, 2017

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IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., released the results of its updated report, showing IFCO’s reusable plastic containers (RPCs) deliver greater environmental savings for delivering fresh produce in North America than the use of single-use corrugated fiber containers.

Woodruff Corp., O’Neil Color & Compounding change company names

The Primex family encompass five U.S. locations and one in Europe, providing just-in-time materials and 24/7 technical support.

October 31, 2016

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Woodruff Corp. and O’Neil Color & Compounding announced a company name change to Primex Design & Fabrication and Primex Color, Compounding & Additives, respectively.

Research claims fruit packed in corrugated is safer, fresher than RPCs

The study found that corrugated trays ensured higher-quality packed fruits with reduced microbial cross-contamination and longer shelf life.

July 6, 2016

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New scientific research indicates that corrugated packaging keeps fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination from transferred microorganisms.

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September 13, 2010

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Packaging system helps refrigerated deli salad maker reduce labor, corrugated cartons.

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