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Catch up on the latest news and product information from Genpak. From enhancements to your favorite products to news around the food service industry, you'll find it right here.

Industry News

Sep 5, 2012 - Good news for all foodservice operators & their empolyees, consumers and people/business involved in the single use food packaging industry in the state of California. The short-sighted bill introduced in Calafornia that would prohibit the use of foam food packaging was defeated. In short, menu prices should not increase due to higher packaging costs, manufacturing jobs will stay domestic and foodservice jobs will be saved.

New Literature

Jul 13, 2012 - Check out our new clear food packaging literature posted today. If you are a processor of dips and spreads or run the deli counter at a supermarket, these versatile food packaging items are just what you need. Ask us for a FREE sample kit today!

Website Enhancement

Jun 21, 2012 - We've just finished updating the Harvest pages of our website. With the recent expansion of our Harvest Paper products, it was time to give those pages a face lift. Unlike many hollywood celeb facelifts, this one looks fantastic. Enjoy!

Product Enhancement

Jun 15, 2012 - It is important to always look for ways to improve upon what you have. We take this very seriously for our products as well as our materials. On that note, we are very happy to announce that all of our paper cone cups, paper souffle cups and paper portion cups are now 100% BPI certified compostable. Our Harvest Paper products are the only products of their kind that carry this third party compostable certificate. Our Harvest Paper products are all natural and contain no petrochemical additive of any kind. Ask for a free sample kit of our Harvest Paper products today!

Product Announcement

Jun 15, 2012 - We are happy to announce the expansion of our very popular Harvest Fiber products with the new HF209 deep hinged utility container. This container has a unique profile that makes it perfect for any to-go application including large salads, burger & fries, chicken wings and so much more. Order a free sample kit of our Harvest Fiber products today!

Service Award

Jun 11, 2012 - We have been awarded the non-foods supplier of the year award by our very good friends at Reinhart Foods. At Genpak we believe that just supplying quality products is only part of the whole customer/supplier relationship. Service and trust are two vital components that we strive for with every custsomer. Thanks very much to our good friends and partners at Reihart Foods!

New Product Announcement

Apr 27, 2012 - Post consumer recycled content is a very big deal for consumers these days. They want to know the products they support have as little impact on the environment as possible while still maintaining functionality. Up until this very moment in time, there has not been an option for a PCR container made from foamed polystyrene. Introducing Generations. The absolute first of its kind. A foamed food container that is produced with FDA approved, 25% post consumer recycled content. Do not delay and ask for your FREE sample kit today!

New Product Announcement

Nov 21, 2011 - Industry statistics suggest Mexican foods have climbed to the fifth spot in terms of total sales by cuisine type. Of all the Mexican menu options, taco salads are very high in popularity. Our brand new 93888 high dome lid is the perfect solution for take-out applications. This new lid protects and displays the taco salad beautifully. It is produced from #1 recylcable material that also contains up to 40% post consumer recycled content. Ask for a free Taco Salad kit today.

New Product Announcement

Sep 15, 2011 - Visualization is key to many packer processors. People want to see the food items they are purchasing. They also want the versatility to use the containers over and over or in the microwave. You get all this and more with our new clear rectangular Smart Set Pro microwave safe containers and lids. Ask for a free sample kit today!

New Product Announcement

May 5, 2011 - We are expanding our popular Harvest Fiber line once more with the new HF219 hinged hoagie container. As its name implies it is perfect for hoagies, but will also work extremely well for wings, cheese sticks or just about any other appetizer on the menu. Ask for a free sample kit of our Harvest Fiber items today!

New Product Announcement

Jul 6, 2010 - Just in time for the corn growing season, we are happy to introduce our TR04PC "corn tray". Perfect for 4 ears of corn, shish kabob or anything else you can think of. Contact us today to order some free samples.

New Product Announcement

May 21, 2010 - We have just expanded our very popular Smart Set Pro series of microwave safe packaging. The FPR232 two compartment base and FPR922 close off lid make an already great food packaging line even more versitile. Ask for free samples today!

New Product Announcement

May 1, 2010 - Green packaging, earth friendly packaging, eco packaging... We've got two words. Harvest Fiber. Our new line is BPI certified compostable and made from 100% annually renewable resources. A non abosorbent finish and classic Genapk closures are features you'll enjoy on this exciting new line. Order a free sample kit today!

Announcement - Green Restaurant Assoc. Endorsement

Feb 11, 2010 - We are pleased to announce that our Clear Hinged Deli line of products has been endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association! Restaurants and feeding establishment who utilize these clear hinged food trays may earn two points toward becoming Green Restaurant Certified by the GRA. It is a well documented fact of the environmental benefits of using products that are recyclable and that utilize post consumer recycled content. To review the full environmental benefits of using Genpak PCR products, please click here. Recyclable, post consumer recycled content and now GRA endorsed. It's a winning combination. Drop us a line to obtain free samples or more information.

Product Enhancement

Nov 17, 2009 - Our extremely popular Snap-It large and medium hinged containers are now available as a STOCK vented item. There is no longer a need to place a special order or deal with special lead times. Just another way Genpak is working hard to bring extra value to your foodservice packaging dollar spend. Contact us today for free samples.

New Product Announcement

Nov 9, 2009 - At Genpak, we understand the meaning of the word versatility. Not only do we understand it, we put it to practice within our brand new line of Supermarket Containers. Name the applications and these containers will fit the bill. Fresh cut fruit, dips, spreads, produce, nuts and just about anything in between will display wonderfully in these new food packaging containers. Our list of features is impressive as well. Post consumer recycled content, #1 recyclable and one lid to fit across all bases are just a few benefits you'll enjoy with this new line. Check these out and ask for a sample kit today.

Product Enhancement

Oct 8, 2009 - We are pleased to announce that we have begun to anti-fog all of our APET plastic foodservice dinnerware lids as a standard feature! No up charge needed. Now our lids not only sport being produced with up to 50% post consumer recycled content, but they are now made with an anti-fog feature as standard. Just another way Genpak aims to be the value added supplier for all your foodservice single use needs.

Product Enhancement

Oct 8, 2009 - We are pleased to announce that we have begun producing all of our CPET oven ready products with up to 10% post consumer recycled content. The EPA states that one of the best ways to help protect the environment is to use products that contain post consumer recycled content. It not only reduces the requirement for virgin materials, but it also diverts materials that would have been headed to our landfills.

New Product Announcement

Mar 1, 2009 - Genpak has announced an expansion to their very popular S4 Dinnerware line, with the introduction of the SQ11 platter and SQ91 clear lid. As restaurant owners and operators search for value and convenience in their packaging needs, the SQ11 & SQ91 are primed to fit those roles. The days of having individual sku's for each menu option and application are long gone. Today's savvy operators will find packaging to fulfill multiple roles. The SQ11 may be used for dine-in or take-out applications. It features a stylish design that will compliment any dish including the fastest growing meal segment of breakfast. Eggs, pancakes and breakfast sandwiches will all fit nicely into the large surface area. Place the crystal clear lid made with up to 50% post consumer recycled content on, and you've just transformed it to a very convenient and secure take-out package. Request a sample kit today!

New Product Announcement

Jan 12, 2009 - Genpak has just announced the latest addition to its very popular line of Smart Set® Pro microwave safe containers and lids. The new FP012 is a 12 ounce round container that is perfect for small size portions and sides such as soups, rice bowls, breakfast bowls along with warm desserts to name a few.

Smart Set® Pro containers from Genpak are manufactured with a proprietary and unique "textured" finish that is up to 20% lighter in part weight versus most standard, bulky solid trays on the market today, while not compromising any product performance qualities. Source reduction and cost savings both wrapped up in one package! Check out our entire line today.

New Product Announcement

Apr 28, 2008 - Genpak has just announced the introduction of a brand new series of unique and upscale products called S4 Dinnerware. These black laminated foam products have crisp, clean lines that will bring elegance to any table setting, and display your food products at their eye appealing best. The crystal clear APET snap over lids, which are produced using 20% post consumer recycled content, are easy to snap on and will stay secure during transport. S4 Dinnerware products include an 11" platter, 9" and 10" plates along with a 20 ounce bowl. The 10" plate is available in a three compartment version and the 9" has a two compartment profile option.

Service Award

Mar 11, 2008 - Genpak has won the prestigious Non Foods Vendor of the Year Award for 2007, from the Progressive Group which is a national procurement, marketing and service group comprised of more than 400 food service distributors. Criteria for this award include fill rates, customer service along with product satisfaction among a host of other important factors. We certainly appreciate this award and look forward to another successful year with our friends at the Progressive Group.

Product Enhancement

May 31, 2007 - Our very popular clear hinged deli containers have just turned green! We are very please to announce that all of our clear hinged deli containers are now being produced using 20% Post Consumer Recycled content! Go Green with Genpak.

New Product Announcement

May 31, 2007 - Beginning today our wildly popular 20500 foam hinged all purpose container will be available in black as a stock item. Set yourself apart from the crowd with Genpak.

New Product Announcement

May 1, 2007 - Check out our new rectangular series of bases and lids in our Smart Set Pro line of microwave safe containers.

New Product Announcement

Mar 1, 2007 - Understanding the growing need of our customers, our food service items are produced using annually renewable resources that are also compostable in accordance with ASTM-D6400 standards. Genpak is very proud to introduce our new Harvest Collection® line of food service items that include dinnerware items, serving bowls, hinged containers and drinking cups.