Now Accepting Entries: 2026 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards – Deadline is May 1.
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Now Accepting Entries: 2026 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards – Deadline is May 1.
Apply here.
IFCO SYSTEMS is pleased to introduce three new additions to its existing portfolio of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for three different commodities: bananas; eggs; and strawberries. Each of the new containers was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of its respective product, ensuring higher quality at the retail store and greater supply chain efficiencies. These new RPCs are current examples of how IFCO creates value by providing innovative returnable transport packaging solutions to retailers.
The House passed a measure to overhaul the nation’s food-safety laws by a vote of 215 to 144 Tuesday afternoon, and President Obama is expected to sign it into law as soon as Wednesday.
Senior executives say their companies manage key trade-offs well, yet see barriers to better performance: rising risk, lack of collaboration, and low CEO involvement.
Having survived the economic recession, North American packaging companies should not expect major growth in 2011, two industry watchers said at the recent Pack Expo trade show in Chicago.
Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS), a US based operator of the pallet rental service providing all-plastic pallets with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, is offering iGPS bios for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
IFCO SYSTEMS is pleased to announce that its reusable plastic containers (RPCs) have won the Responsible Packaging Award for ecologically and socially responsible packaging innovation. IFCO’s RPCs are used primarily for the transport of fresh produce from grower to retailer, and are particularly compatible with organic produce as they are Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) Listed© and protect produce better than traditional packaging, with dramatically reduced environmental impact.
Chep Australia’s returnable plastic crate (RPC) system for produce has proven its sustainability credentials, delivering customers outstanding environmental performance as well as functionality and financial value in the supply chain.
ConAgra Foods has released its 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report, providing a detailed look at the company’s efforts to protect the environment, nourish its employees, give back to the communities it serves, and drive economic gains for its stakeholders.
Pantene, Pringles, and Pampers may not seem like the most sustainability-oriented brands on the market. But parent company Procter & Gamble is making a notable effort at ramping up its environmentally friendly practices: The world’s largest consumer products company unveiled a Sustainability Vision plan this week, outlining a number of impressive goals for both the near and long-term.
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com) proudly announces it will be exhibiting at the upcoming Pack Expo tradeshow as part of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) Pavilion. In an effort to promote the use of reusable packaging at the event, CAPS will be displaying its CAPS-315 liquid storage container and presenting at the RPA’s educational forum.