Aug 27, 2025

Learn What Separates Elite Packaging Manufacturers from the Rest

Choosing the right packaging manufacturer is critical — late shipments, poor quality, and weak service can damage profits and reputation beyond repair.  A great partner practices manufacturing vigilance: consistent quality checks, strong efficiency metrics, and systems that prevent mistakes before they happen.  Top manufacturers innovate with new materials, automation, and sustainability efforts, while also tracking […]
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Aug 25, 2025

An Introduction to Packaging Claims for Food Industry Professionals

Packaging claims must be truthful, substantiated, and match how the audience interprets them. FTC and states can penalize false or misleading claims, especially on hot topics. Environmental claims need strong proof to avoid greenwashing. Verify supplier claims, consider context, and choose partners who back up promises. Walk down any grocery aisle, and you’ll see packaging […]
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Aug 20, 2025

How Your Food Packaging Survives the Commercial Freezer Challenge

Packaging in freezers must survive rapid drops to -40°F without cracking or losing clarity. APET with impact modifiers resists cold and stays clear; polypropylene needs additives but can lose transparency. Each manufacturing heat cycle weakens material, making it more brittle in extreme cold. Success means balancing cold resistance, clarity, barrier strength, and insulation. Have you […]
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Aug 18, 2025

PET and The Battle of Bioplastics Part III: PEF

PEF and PET packaging: PEF is a plant-based rival to PET with better performance.  Why it matters: PEF fits existing PET lines — no overhaul needed.  Top benefits: Better barriers, more heat resistance, stronger, greener.  Big hurdles: High cost, low supply, no recycling system (yet).  You’ve seen this story before — another “revolutionary” bio-based packaging […]
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Aug 13, 2025

PET and The Battle of Bioplastics Part II: PHA

PHA and PET packaging: PHA is compostable but lacks PET’s strength, clarity, and heat resistance.  Production problems: Complex, costly, and inconsistent due to bacterial fermentation synthesis.  Performance limits: Often needs PLA blending to function — not viable solo for most packaging.  Eco-reality: Biodegrades well, but harsh extraction methods raise sustainability concerns.  In Part I, PLA […]
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Aug 11, 2025

PET and The Battle of Bioplastics Part I: PLA

PLA and PET go head-to-head — PET wins on cost, clarity, and recycling; PLA is plant-based but limited.  PET leads with strong barriers, low cost, and solid infrastructure.  PLA struggles with heat, moisture, and composting challenges.  Smart brands mix and match — PET for most, PLA where it fits.  “Ding, ding, ding! Everyone gather ’round! […]
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Aug 06, 2025

The Sustainability Dilemma That’s Keeping Food Industry Leaders Up at Night

Sustainable packaging terms are often misused, and each one requires different disposal systems. Infrastructure is the real barrier, not the materials themselves. Bio-based doesn’t mean biodegradable — and many don’t break down at all. No one-size-fits-all — your best option depends on product needs and local systems. You’re standing in your office, staring at samples […]
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Aug 04, 2025

How Organoleptic Testing Prevents Costly Product Failures and Extends Shelf Life

Organoleptic testing bridges lab data and real-world customer experience. It evaluates how food looks, smells, tastes, and feels — the factors that truly drive repeat purchases and brand trust.  Traditional shelf-life testing isn’t enough. Even with perfect gas composition or microbial control, customers will reject products that seem “off” before their expiration date.  Sensory testing […]
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Jul 30, 2025

The Easy Way to Eliminate Condensation in Cold Food Packaging

Condensation in food packaging makes fresh food look soggy and unappetizing, leading to lost sales and frustrated customers. It forms when warm food is sealed in cool containers — moisture builds up and drips onto the product, damaging appearance and quality. Condensation drives up waste, damages brand perception, and can trigger food safety concerns. Three […]
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Jul 28, 2025

Where is OPS Today, and Have Food Industry Pros Abandoned It?

OPS packaging is disappearing from shelves due to limited recyclability, heat sensitivity, and shrinking supply — despite its clarity and low cost. PET took the lead with better durability, barrier properties, and widespread recyclability, making it the go-to for modern food packaging. Sustainability matters: OPS (#6) has little recycling support, while PET (#1) aligns with […]
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