May 14, 2025
What is Modified Atmosphere Packaging & Can It Extend Shelf Life?
Is your food business watching profits vanish with every spoiled product? Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) sets market leaders apart, and businesses that don’t adopt MAP techniques risk losing market share. We recently interviewed Jeff Brandenburg, who founded and leads The Qfresh Lab/JSB Group, LLC. Brandenburg offers exceptional insight into fresh food packaging innovation, drawing from his […]
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May 12, 2025
How Does Film Sealing Stack Up to Rigid Plastic Packaging?
From farm-fresh to funky in just days — that’s the fate of your homemade cheese storage solution, while the store-bought version somehow maintains its pristine condition for weeks. The secret? Welcome to the fascinating world of film sealing — a distinct packaging technology that’s been quietly transforming parts of our industry for decades. This technology […]
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May 08, 2025
PFAS in Food Packaging and Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore It
It’s not hard to imagine: You’ve spent years building a successful food business with loyal customers who trust your products. Then, one day, a major news story breaks about harmful chemicals found in food packaging just like yours. “Is this real?” you ask yourself in a panic. Within hours, your inbox fills with concerned messages […]
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May 05, 2025
Your Food Packaging’s Impact on Environmental Sustainability
If you’re running a food business and haven’t jumped on the environmental sustainability train yet, you might be leaving more than just a carbon footprint: you’re leaving money on the table. Environmental sustainability is as essential to your business as food safety and healthy profits. Your rivals are adapting to stricter environmental laws and changing […]
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May 01, 2025
Why Your Food Business Can’t Afford to Stay Wrapped in Paper
Plastic or paper food packaging? It’s not just a grocery store question anymore; it’s becoming an expensive headache for food businesses nationwide. The eco-minded crowd wants paper for everything because it’s recyclable, biodegradable, and made from renewable resources like trees. But, savvy business owners find that using paper packaging may hurt their profits. What began […]
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Apr 28, 2025
Warning Signs When Selecting A Food Packaging Supplier
No food business professional wants that 3 AM phone call — the one where you learn a major shipment has arrived with compromised packaging. Thousands of dollars’ worth of food is at risk, and your brand’s reputation hangs in the balance. This nightmare happens more often than you might expect. The root cause is often […]
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Apr 24, 2025
The Bioplastics Gamble: Why Food Companies Need to Think Twice
Today’s consumers are more aware than ever of packaging choices, and their opinions can quickly impact a company’s reputation. Food businesses now find their packaging decisions directly affecting customer loyalty and brand image. Traditional plastics such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and polypropylene are still widely used, but bioplastics in food packaging are now emerging as […]
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Apr 21, 2025
Find Out Why Some Foods Degrade Faster Than Others in Packaging
Food packaging degradation rates directly impact your bottom line. Is that the most surprising statement you have ever heard? Probably not — especially if you are a professional in the food industry. Each percentage point of premature spoilage represents lost revenue, and in today’s competitive market, these losses add up fast. Learning why some foods […]
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Apr 17, 2025
Microplastics and Food Packaging: Separating Fact from Fiction
Public awareness of the environmental impacts of plastic waste is growing. Among the headlines related to mounting challenges of managing and recycling plastics, you might have seen some reports about microplastics and their presence in the human body. We know that pollution in all forms is a net negative. But in a world full of […]
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Apr 14, 2025
How Automation May Be the Key Ingredient to Your Food Business’s Success
When evaluating your food business strategy, consider automation as more than just industry jargon — it’s a transformative approach. Automation can revolutionize operations across processing, baking, packaging, distribution, and restaurants. When should you seriously consider automation? How do you know if it’s the right move for your business? And are you ready to make the […]
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