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Food packaging--roles, materials, and environmental issues.

Kenneth S. Marsh, +1 more
- 01 Apr 2007 - 
- Vol. 72, Iss: 3
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The Institute of Food Technologists has issued this Scientific Status Summary to update readers on food packaging and its impact on the environment.
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The Institute of Food Technologists has issued this Scientific Status Summary to update readers on food packaging and its impact on the environment.

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