Prepared foods have become a much bigger part of grocery retail than they were a few years ago. Grocery delis now compete for lunch, dinner, sides, snacks, and heat-and-eat meal occasions that once went more consistently to restaurants. The share of consumers choosing deli-prepared foods in place of restaurant meals has risen sharply in recent…
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Grocery prepared foods are playing a larger role in how shoppers plan meals. Customers are buying ready-to-eat entrées, hot sides, chilled salads, bakery items, rotisserie meals, sushi, and grab-and-go options as convenient alternatives to restaurant meals. The share of consumers choosing deli-prepared foods instead of restaurant meals has grown significantly in recent years, showing how…
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Saucy foods remain among the most popular items in takeout, delivery, and prepared-foods programs because they are flavorful, filling, and well-suited to off-premise dining. Pasta dishes, curries, stews, sauced noodles, rice bowls, meatballs, and comfort-food entrées appear across a wide range of menus, from quick-service restaurants and fast-casual brands to Italian restaurants, Asian concepts, curry…
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Fried foods remain some of the most popular items in takeout, delivery, and prepared-food programs because they are flavorful, craveable, and easy to build into meals. French fries, chicken tenders, wings, onion rings, fried seafood, and breaded appetizers appear across a wide range of operations, from quick-service restaurants and fast-casual brands to sports bars, diners,…
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Running a quick service restaurant (QSR) means every second counts. Customers expect meals that are hot, fresh, and easy to eat on the go. That’s where hinged containers prove to be a game-changer. From burgers and fries to salads and sandwiches, hinged containers simplify operations while ensuring food looks and tastes the way it should….
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In today’s fast-paced food service world, the right container does more than just hold food – it protects your food, reflects your brand, reinforces a great customer experience, and can even help meet your sustainability goals. This is true whether you run a bustling takeout kitchen, a grocery deli counter, or a neighborhood restaurant offering…
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When it comes to the food service industry, food safety and convenience are top priorities for consumers. Enjoying a sandwich or meal on the go in a quality takeout container is preferable for consumers. Still, a popular question remains: is it safe to reheat leftovers in takeout containers in the microwave? Microwave safe food service…
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Meal presentation is key regarding off-premises dining as consumers now expect takeout and delivery orders to replicate in-house dining. Since the pandemic, takeout delivery orders are now an active part of the consumer lifestyle. However, the question remains: how do restaurants ensure customers receive restaurant-quality meal presentation at home? The truth is, overall off-premises meal…
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Nothing spoils a good takeout meal quite like wilted and soggy food. That’s why, many years ago, Genpak developed the first vented food service container. Vented food service packaging helps restaurants ensure quality meals are delivered to consumers just as they leave the restaurant kitchen. At Genpak, we’ve made many packaging upgrades to provide restaurants…
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If local laws are dictating you use foam alternative packaging at your restaurant for takeout and delivery, you may be feeling overwhelmed. There are many polystyrene-free packaging options out there to consider, and various packaging features to weigh as you make your choice. Feeling like the prospect of choosing new packaging for your business is…
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