Skip to main content
Reusable Packaging Association

Markets

Viewing by Tag

Read More

Buckhorn(R) Inc. Acquires Reusable Plastic Container for Cheese Market

3 Minute Read

July 20, 2011

Posted In

Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging systems, today announced it has acquired tooling assets and intellectual property from Material Improvements L.P. for a new reusable plastic container used in producing, shipping, storing and processing bulk natural cheese. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Read the Study

Study confirms RPCs most sustainable

3 Minute Read

June 13, 2011

Posted In

A RMIT University Melbourne study shows that when it comes to sustainability, the CHEP system of Returnable Produce Crates (RPC) wins hands down

Read More

USF Polytechnic to provide promising package solution for produce

4 Minute Read

June 6, 2011

Posted In

Working with RPA member IPL, Inc., (the source of funding for this five-year, $335,000 study) researchers at USF Polytechnic are currently designing the prototype for the new RPC. IPL manufactures plastics and is producing the RPCs being used in this study.

Read More

Driscoll Strawberry Associates Pursues Environmental Impact Benefits from CHEP Pallet Pool Program

4 Minute Read

May 4, 2011

Posted In

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, the world’s leading producer of fresh berries, is further advancing its environmental initiatives through a unique partnership with CHEP, an industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions.

Read More

Trends in meat, poultry and seafood packaging

5 Minute Read

May 4, 2011

Posted In

Food Production Daily By Rory Harrington, 04-May-2011 An ongoing shift to case ready packaging and the growth of value-added features in packs are two factors forecast to boost US demand…

Read More

IFCO Introduces New RPCs for Bananas, Berries and Eggs

4 Minute Read

May 3, 2011

Posted In

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.

Read More

Food-safety bill backed by House

5 Minute Read

December 22, 2010

Posted In

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.

Read More

The challenges ahead for supply chains: McKinsey Global Survey results

1 Minute Read

December 10, 2010

Posted In

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.

Read More

RPA Presents Fundamentals of Reusable Packaging Workshop at PACK EXPO

1 Minute Read

November 15, 2010

Posted In

On Tuesday afternoon at PACKEXPO, the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) presented its Fundamentals of Reusable Packaging Workshop to a group of about 70 end users and members.

Read More

Packaging sector should expect slow growth in 2011

4 Minute Read

November 12, 2010

Posted In

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.

1 … 7 8 9 10
Close Menu