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Taco Salad Challenge

Have you ever tried to order a taco salad, to-go? It is virtually impossible for food operators to get that shell into any sort of packaging that protects it from destruction. That is, it used to be virtually impossible to do so until one of our customers threw us the challenge. What resulted from that…
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Recycled Foamed Polystyrene

Being a company that produces products from foamed polystyrene, which is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Styrofoam, we often get asked about recycling. There is a common misconception that foam polystyrene products can’t be recycled. Foam polystyrene can and is being recycled. Please keep in mind, just because your local municipality may not accept products that carry…
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Microwave Safe Food Packaging

The microwave oven has become a necessity in every kitchen. Try to go more than three days without microwaving something. Whether you are warming or actually cooking food items, the microwave is here to stay. When it comes to food packaging for the microwave, not all items are created equal and not all items are safe for…
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Food Packaging Shrinks

A new study was published by Packaged Facts entitled Food and Beverage Packaging in the US: Consumer Perspectives which analyzes the shifting and emerging trends in food and beverage packaging. There were 5 key trends identified which include: Millennials: This group tends to like fresh, less processed foods as demonstrated by their preference for fast…
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No Spill Take-Out Containers

It’s no secret that the number one complaint from consumers, regarding take-out food packaging, is when their food spills out on the ride home. How often has that happened to you? You’ve got a great meal from your favorite restaurant and are driving home to enjoy it only to see that some of it has…
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Soggy Fries

One of the highlights of my day, like many working Americans, is lunch time. It’s that perfectly timed break to relax, recharge and refill your engine. Nothing deflates my euphoria though like getting soggy fries, rubbery chicken wings and mushy burger buns. This happens when my delicious meal to go is provided in a container…
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