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Sustainable Processing and Manufacturing Methods

All organic handlers and processors need to consider sustainable processing and manufacturing methods. Get tips for sustainable canning and preserving, baking, dehydrating, pressing and powdering, packaging, extracting and other organic industry handling methods.

Packaging Redux: Thinking Outside The Bag

Using bags instead of boxes for packaging can reduce costs and eliminate massive amounts of waste.

Biodegradable Materials for Organic Food-Service Packaging

EarthShell proprietary biodegradable material that can be used for food service packaging.

Growing Demand for Recyclable Plastic Can Be Met with Corn Plastic

The organic industry may turn to corn packaging to cut down on plastic waste.

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