The Packer seeks input on sustainability and the environment

The Packer is seeking input from produce operators solution providers on the topic of sustainability and the environment.

By Tom Karst

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September 23, 2022 03:43 PM

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The Packer is seeking input from produce operators solution providers on the topic of sustainability and the environment. The Packer will use responses to build stories for the June 21 Sustainability/Going Green tabloid.

Please complete this survey by May 24.

For questions, email The Packer’s Tom Karst at news@thepacker.com

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