We all know the restaurant industry is changing. In the past 2 years delivery and takeout have really taken off. We’ve seen drive-throughs modernize. Meal kits were launched, eaten up by the public, and have already seen a change to the way they are purchased by teaming up with local supermarkets to make it easier…
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Tag: foodservice packaging
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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Home Delivery Explosion Continues – Are you ready?
The home delivery explosion isn’t ending any time soon. Are you ready? Every restaurant should be at least thinking about making this option accessible to their communities. On-demand food service delivery brings food directly from your restaurant to the customers, driven through mobile apps and online ordering. Millennials are driving change in many different areas,…
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Dinnerware Options are Plentiful
People seem to spend a lot of time talking about take-out hinged containers and other types of food packaging while the not-so-sexy plate and bowl category sits around quietly in the background. I’d like to change that for two main reasons. First, the dinnerware market is far bigger in terms of both units sold and dollar value…
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Food Packaging in the News: Government Regulations, BPA And More
Sustainable mushroom packaging. Now that’s pretty cool. More government regulations and delays are hurting the food and food packaging industry. Occasion based wine, packaging tells the story of the grape. The last paragraph of this story is a testament to the power of packaging. Ask for help when running your food service business. Okay so…
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Food Packaging And Container Needs For Coffee Shops And Cafes
People who have the drive to open or acquire their own coffee shop or cafe come from many backgrounds. Some have a passion for coffee, others love to make baked goods, while others enjoy greeting locals and commuters each and every morning. They love the core aspects of a cafe – the drink, food and…
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Post Consumer Recycled Content: Foam Food Packaging
From time to time companies launch products that have the chance to make a real impact on the way we view things. For the food packaging industry, this is one of those times. Generations is the very first of its kind; foam food service packaging that is produced using 25% post consumer recycled content. What…
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Food Packaging New: Trends for Food Packaging
Recycled content in food packaging plays a big role in consumer’s choices at the retail shelf. Packaging is playing a much more important role than in years past. Food safety, integrity and merchandising are all huge factors when choosing the correct packaging. Panda Restaurant group is testing a brand new plate that allows consumer’s to choose…
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Food Packaging Goes Hollywood
The other evening I was watching a little TV and noticed one of our foam hinged take out containers being used during one of the scenes. I knew it was a Genpak foam hinged container because I’ve worked here long enough to recognize our stuff at a quick glance. Drives my wife nutty when we…
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Packaging News Worth a Look
I wish we spent more time talking about this topic of food waste. This short piece makes a lot of sense but is seldom discussed. Really? Should it be up to the packaging companies to design their containers so skunks won’t get stuck in them? Maybe this blogger should spend more time throwing stones at the…
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