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    Molson Coors – 12 Pack Cooler Bag, printed by Bemis company, received the 2019 Highest Achievement Award, Gold AWARDS for Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging and FOR Printing & Shelf Impact, and a silver Sustainability award from the Flexible Packaging Association. (Photo courtesy of FPA)
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