What will the war on plastic cost the fresh produce industry?
The Trudeau government's push to eliminate plastic waste by 2030, particularly by targeting plastic food packaging, is drawing criticism for its potential impact on fruit and vegetable waste and consumer costs. A study from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) indicates that the proposed reduction in plastic packaging could lead to a substantial increase of 495,000 tonnes in
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