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What type of... 3 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/shipping-container) [News](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ## [Do You Need a Food Safety Audit?](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/food-safety-audit) Food safety is not just a regulatory requirement, it's an ethical responsibility for every produce... 2 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/food-safety-audit) [News](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ## [Elevating Market Access in the Produce Industry](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/market-access) When you work closely with the earth, sustainability is more than just a buzzword. Green choices... 2 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/market-access) [News](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ## [Storage and Handling Practices for Plastic Corrugated Boxes](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/handling-boxes) The produce growing and packing industry relies on high-quality boxes to transport your produce to... 3 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/handling-boxes) [News](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ## [Getting to know the Farmers in the United States](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/americas-farmers) The U.S. is a vast nation where nearly 2 million farms sprinkle the landscape from coast to coast. ... 4 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/americas-farmers) [News](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ## [From Field to Table: How to Minimize Food Waste](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/minimize-food-waste) Roughly 40% of food made in America, or 133 billion pounds, is wasted yearly. That's a staggering... 4 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/minimize-food-waste) [News](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ## [How Plastic Shipping Boxes Can Help Reduce Food Waste](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/reduce-food-waste) Food waste has become a significant concern in the US. According toFeeding America, about 119... 2 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/reduce-food-waste) [News](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ## [All About Sustainable Packaging](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/sustainable-packaging) As a produce grower or packer, you know the success of your business depends on the quality of your... 2 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/sustainable-packaging) [News](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ## [Out With The Old, In With The New: Why Wax Boxes Are The Old Way to Package](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/sample-blog/bye-wax-coated) Boxes and packaging for fruits and vegetables have changed a lot over time. Long ago, humans used ... 2 minute read [Read More](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/sample-blog/bye-wax-coated) ### Topics - [blog (12)](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/blog) - [News (9)](https://www.industryplastic.com/blog/tag/news) ### Top Posts ![Industry Plastic Logo-1-1-1](https://www.industryplastic.com/hubfs/Industry%20Plastic%20Logo-1-1-1.png) Our corrugated plastic boxes are designed with the specific intent to provide a superior product for growers, and one that is better for our planet as well. 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