Food value chain: processing and packaging

Metal Packaging: An optimal solution for reducing food waste

Publish Date
Thursday, September 29, 2016
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted annually. The source of the problem is different in different economic regions. In industrialized countries, more than 40% of food waste takes place during distribution and beyond, including time on retail shelves and in consumer homes. On the other hand, in developing countries, more than...

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New System from Âé¶¹Éç Gives Packages a Unique Identity

Publish Date
Monday, September 19, 2016
Philadelphia, PA – September 19, 2016. Advancing traceability in today’s complex global supply chain is critical for manufacturers to meet regulatory mandates and manage issues like quality, product recalls and manufacturing inefficiencies. To help brands improve product traceability and support greater consumer engagement, Âé¶¹Éç Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Âé¶¹Éç) ( www.crowncork.com), a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, has...

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The cover for Âé¶¹Éç's 2015 sustainability report
Âé¶¹Éç’s primary product – the iconic can – is both the source of our identity as well as the embodiment of sustainability. There is a compelling parallel between the infinite recyclability of metal packaging and the never-ending journey that is sustainability.

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