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ORBIS Unveils XPRESSBULK

ORBIS Corporation

Food Logistics interviews ORBIS at ProMat.

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Banana Leaves Substitute Plastic Packaging in Asia

Supermarkets in Vietnam and Thailand have started using banana leaves instead of plastic as a packaging alternative.

Banana Leaves

Waste Reduction

Confusing Date Labels Contribute to Food Waste

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Americans are throwing out about $161 billion worth of food each year because of the confusion surrounding "use by" labels.

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Grocery Stores Cut Down on Beer Packaging

Grocery stores are starting to sell single cans of beer to cut down on packaging waste.

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EarthFresh Plans for Georgia Distribution Hub

Leading Canadian produce company, EarthFresh, will invest $22 million in an advanced technology packing plant and distribution center in College Park, Georgia.

Earth Fresh

5 Ways Tastes Are Changing in Food Packaging

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Consumers Seek Clarity from Retailers on Food Labeling

A new study shows that 1 in 3 consumers purchased foods they shouldn’t have due to poor labeling.

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Emerging Technologies

Intel to Use IoT Sensors to Improve Packaging

Intel Corporation

Intel's new Connected Logistics Platform (Intel CLP) may be the key to reducing package damage and loss in the transportation industry.

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FDA Considers Addition of Sesame as Allergen on Food Labels

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Studies suggest that the prevalence of sesame allergies in the United States is more than 0.1 percent, on par with allergies to soy and fish.

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Overcoming E-Commerce Challenges with Strategic Packaging Decisions

Aptar Food + Beverage

The future is bright for brands pursuing primary packaging designed to sell and ship in the e-commerce channel.

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StePac and Tadbik Collaborate for Innovative Packaging

FreshLid, a laminated film structure that is sealed to trays, enables users to repeatedly peel back for reuse while maintaining product freshness.

Xgo

Accredo Packaging Set to Expand Headquarters

The expansion will enable the company to boost annual production of flexible film to 2 billion feet.

Accredo Packaging

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