Corrugated boxes have been used to pack and ship everything from office supplies to heavy equipment, industrial tools to electronics and food. There probably isn’t a single product that hasn’t been touched by corrugated at some point in its lifecycle. Corrugated containers are sturdy, economical and made in the USA by a thriving domestic industry. They are recyclable, natural and made from renewable resources. Most of all, they are high-performance shipping containers that protect their contents through the rigors of transport across the entire supply chain. Corrugated’s inherent cushioning qualities make it a highly protective shock absorber and its light weight helps optimize payloads for cost-efficient transportation.
As supply-chain dynamics continue to be scrutinized for food safety issues, scientific research repeatedly confirms that corrugated is also a safe container for shipping fresh produce. Periodic testing performed to a protocol designed by experts on food safety, microbiology and toxicology from the University of California-Davis and Haley & Aldrich, and sponsored by the corrugated industry, confirms corrugated containers used to transport fresh produce are safe and clean.