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Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc. and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Announce Joint Development Agreement to Combat Global Food Waste
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, September 24, 2025--Freshr & Mitsubishi Chemical sign JDA to scale sustainable packaging tech that extends protein shelf life, cuts food waste & boosts global trade.
About this update from Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
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