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iGPS announces agreement with ConAgra Foods

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS) announced that ConAgra Foods, a North American food maker, is shipping its products on iGPS’ all-plastic, RFID-enabled pallets.

The all-plastic pallets look to be the ideal fit for food maker, as they are thirty percent lighter and aren’t susceptible to insect infestation, require no chemical treatments and eliminate the risks posed by protruding nails and splinters.

ConAgra Foods is the maker of Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Marie Callender’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, PAM, Peter Pan and Reddi-wip; among others. [end] 

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