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Industry Experts Unite to Define PET Thermoform Packaging Recycling Pathways
Released 7/9/2020The Foodservice Packaging Institute has organized a group of industry partners to examine recycling of PET thermoform packaging. The group is conducting a study to further understand the PET thermoform packaging recycling stream and define the most cost-effective and practical pathways for recovering it.Read More»
Packaging that ensures freshness
Released 4/2/2020Packaging that ensures freshnessRead More»
Fabri-Kal, Schupan & Sons, and Tekna Collaborate to Create Face Shields
Released 3/31/2020Fabri-Kal, Schupan & Sons, and Tekna Collaborate to Create Face ShieldsRead More»
COVID-19 puts BYO coffee cups on hold, but sanitized reusable systems could fill the void
Released 3/25/2020COVID-19 puts BYO coffee cups on hold, but sanitized reusable systems could fill the voidRead More»
Hygiene first: Covid-19 pandemic causes rise in disposable packaging
Released 3/20/2020Hygiene first: Covid-19 pandemic causes rise in disposable packagingRead More»
Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores to be acquired by US Foods for $970 million
Released 3/6/2020Foodservice distributor US Foods Holding Corp. plans to buy Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores, formerly the cash-and-carry format of Smart & Final Stores, in a $970 million cash deal.Read More»
New logo, rebrand for Elkay Plastics
Released 2/10/2020New logo, rebrand for Elkay PlasticsRead More»
Austin Expands Operations to Recycle More Foam Packaging
Released 2/5/2020Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), a department of the City of Austin, received a $45,000 grant from the Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC). This grant will increase the city’s capacity to manage and process more post-consumer foam polystyrene, including foodservice packaging and protective packaging for recycling.Read More»
