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Resealable innovation at Costco

West Liberty Foods of West Liberty, IA, is producing an innovative resealable package for sliced luncheon meat sold under Costco’s well known Kirkland Brand.

Pat Reynolds
Nov 2, 2009
Pw 4656 West Liberty


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