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compostable hinged containers

What’s the Difference Between Biodegradable & Compostable Packaging?

Harvest Fiber containers are compostable Biodegradable and compostable food packaging refer to materials that can break down and decompose in the environment. This is one of the most reliable ways to conserve the Earth’s vitality while offering customers environmentally sustainable products. While these terms are used interchangeably, they do not share the same meaning. This post…
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stacked Proview containers

Are These Containers Safe In The Microwave? How To Tell If Something Is Safe For The Microwave.

We have all been there. The moment you go to reheat your leftovers and you’re not sure they are in a microwave safe container. Below are some instructions to ensure your container can handle the microwave. Check the bottom of the container for a symbol. Microwave safe is usually a microwave with some wavy lines…
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clear hinged containers

Dinner’s Knocking at Your Door: Considering The Right Packaging for Meal-Kit Delivery Services

Meal-kit delivery service has become one of the most transformative platforms in the foodservice industry. Companies like Green Chef, Hello Fresh, and Blue Apron are shifting consumers’ eating behavior by the box, as they now gain the benefit of having delicious meals while cutting the preparation time in half. Starting as an unfamiliar practice with little…
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black food tray

Don’t Like When Your Food Touches? We Have the Solution.

What role does food separating or fork stacking play when enjoying a full plated meal? The answer depends not on what you eat, but how you eat it. As a southern-cuisine fanatic, nothing shouts “comfort food” to me more than a plate of turkey, macaroni & cheese, collard greens, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato dessert,…
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Weigels breakfast display

Weigel’s Still Winning Consumers in the Breakfast Occasion

Weigel’s is still taking over the breakfast occasion with affordable, grab n’ go Breakfast Bowls! How do you like your breakfast? For me, I like to start my day with a delicious, energizing combination of bacon, potatoes, and eggs that I can take with me on-the-go. That’s what Weigel’s, Tennessee-based convenience store, had in mind after…
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stacked Proview containers

ProView™ is Here. What You Can Expect.

After much anticipation and excitement in 2017 for the grand reveal, ProView™ is here to make its mark in 2018 and enhance the consumer experience. Designed for various food applications and eating occasions, ProView™ is a premium product line of black and clear hinged microwave safe containers created for home delivery, upscale catering, and more….
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stacked snack containers

What Consumers are Craving More Than Traditional Meals

Snacks are probably taking over your dinner table as “the greatest Modern American pastime”, since “19% of all foodservice occasions in 2016 were snacks,” according to Nation’s Restaurant News. This occasion has opened the door to new bite-size options that are more diverse, more convenient, and even more difficult to turn down. Snacking has grown…
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Genpak stackable food containers

Why You’ll Love the New A8801 & AS8802 Clear Hinged Food Service Containers

Authentic food presentation is key to inclined sales in today’s market, and there is no better product to use for customer attraction than Genpak’s new A8801 and AS8802 Clear Hinged Food Service Containers. We introduce to you a duo of attention-grabbing packaging that showcases signature menu items to strengthen brand image. They are both addendums…
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