Research Study: Comparison of methods for quantitating Salmonella enterica Typhimurium and Heidelberg strain attachment to reusable plastic shipping container coupons and preliminary assessment of sanitizer efficacy
Update on North American Containerboard and Corrugated Markets – Sept. 13, 2016
This was presented at the AICC AGM last month.
WELCOME TO CANADA
by Serges Desgagnes, Kruger For the AICC AGM
Recovery of old corrugated containers (OCC) earns money for retailers
Current data published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows more corrugated is recovered for recycling than any other packaging material. The Corrugated Packaging Alliance’s (CPA) most recent report,…
Another group reports distorted claims favoring plastic RPCs
Questions still linger about inaccurate data used by IFCO in its “sustainability” study claiming plastic RPCs have an advantage over corrugated. Both the Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA) and the Paper…
Corrugation process destroys bacteria, testing shows
A lab study determines whether the corrugated manufacturing process is sufficient to destroy common food pathogens looking at both time and temperature. A new study shows that the process of…
PRESS RELEASE JULY 18, 2016: Fruit Stays Fresh Longer when packed in Corrugated Trays
New research indicates big savings possible for retailers BRAMPTON, Ontario — July 18, 2016 — New research by the University of Bologna indicates that corrugated trays keep fruit fresher and…
Fruit stays fresh for up to three more days in corrugated trays, research shows
Brussels, 27 June 2016 – Corrugated trays keep fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination from pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, according to scientific…
New Research Shows Fruit Packed in Corrugated is Safer and Fresher than in RPCs
ITASCA, IL (June 29, 2016) – New scientific research indicates that corrugated packaging keeps fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination
