FPI Endorses Distribution Packaging Show



DistriPakUSA is launching its first annual trade show on October 4-7 in Chicago's McCormick Place (South hall) and is solely dedicated to the food and industrial packaging distribution channel.

John Burke, president of FPI, observed: "DistriPakUSA will provide members of the Institute with new opportunities to show present and potential customers many innovative foodservice packaging products that they have created in recent years. There have been some real advances in foodservice packaging design and functionality, especially in the 'take-home' packaging category."

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