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OFF THE SHELF: Walgreens tries fresh RTE meals

The Corner Kitchen is a new fresh-food concept being tried out in some of the Walgreens Chicago stores. Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at a couple of the microwaveable, ready-to-eat items in the category.

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Dissolving Packaging that Keeps the OR Clean: Video Interview With SmartSolve & Safetec

Safetec's partnership with SmartSolve has introduced self-dissolving pouches made from wood pulp fiber that safely deliver medical waste solidifier directly into suction canisters without requiring healthcare workers to cut, measure, or pour contents.

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