The Packer seeks input on packaging and processing technology

The Packer is asking for input from solution providers and produce industry operators in a survey about processing and packaging technology.

By Tom Karst

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September 23, 2022 02:53 PM

The Packer is asking for input from solution providers and produce industry operators in a survey about processing and packaging technology.

The Packer will use the results of the survey to build stories for the Processing and Packaging Technology Special Section, which will publish June 14.

Please fill out the survey by June 6.

Here is the survey link.

Packaging Logistics Produce - General

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