Jun 06, 2025
Plastic Bans 101: What You Need to Know as a Food Industry Professional
Before you start reading this article, there is something important that you need to know: the writer is by no means a legal expert and is not trying to explain what laws are being enforced by which states, why, when, and how. If you’re looking for definitive legal advice about plastic bans, this article has […]
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Jun 04, 2025
BPA Explained: Should You Be Concerned for Your Food Business?
You’ve seen it on water bottles, food containers, and various packaging materials: “BPA-Free.” This label has become so common that consumers actively look for it, but what exactly is BPA, and should food business owners be concerned? In a world where even kale chips have warning labels, it’s tough to know which chemicals to worry […]
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Jun 02, 2025
The Way Nitrogen Affects Food Freshness May Surprise You
“Nitrogen flushing” may sound like something from a comic book origin story. But in today’s competitive food industry, it means something completely different. Nitrogen gas flushing is a powerful tool but only used when needed. But what exactly is it? How is it done? Is it safe? This week, we connected with Jeff Brandenburg, Founder […]
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May 30, 2025
How Controlling Fruit Purge Can Save Your Fresh-Cut Products Today
Do you know that sensation after a big meal when you feel like you could just explode? Fruit can actually empathize with you. But when produce gets too “full” and starts leaking juice inside its packaging, it’s not just a mess — it’s a real issue. For food industry professionals, the expulsion of fruit juices […]
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May 28, 2025
The U.S. Plastics Pact: What Food Business Pros Need to Know
Download the U.S. Plastics Pact 2023-2024 Impact Report Here Ever feel like you’re playing an impossible game of packaging whack-a-mole? Just when you’ve solved one challenge, three more pop up. One day, your customers love plastic clamshells. Next, they want compostable banana leaf wraps (we hope that metaphorical joke is false). How do you […]
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May 26, 2025
Understanding Carbon Footprints: A Must for Food Industry Professionals
This little blue dot we call home is sending us increasingly urgent signals that we must transform how we care for it. Understanding carbon footprints is essential for both the environment and businesses, especially as climate concerns grow. This article explores key questions about carbon emissions, discusses their effects, and explains how food professionals can […]
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May 23, 2025
Sealed to Perfection: The Hidden Science of Meat Packaging
That vibrant, perfectly marbled ribeye catching shoppers’ eyes isn’t just about product quality — it’s strategic packaging engineering at work. The difference in meat packaging goes beyond aesthetics. It represents a sophisticated balance of technology and food science. Modern meat packaging blends innovation, chemistry, and consumer psychology. Yes, you read that correctly. Understanding advanced meat […]
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May 21, 2025
This is Why LCAs Are Reshaping Food Industry Decisions
When you hear the term “Life Cycle Assessment,” or LCA, it may conjure images of reflecting on your own journey — evaluating how far you’ve come, what you’ve achieved, and ultimately, what legacy you’ll leave behind. That’s some pretty deep stuff! But in the world of packaging sustainability (plot twist!), it’s actually quite similar, just […]
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May 19, 2025
Aluminum vs. Plastic Packaging: Pros, Cons, and Real-World Considerations
Food business professionals often face tough choices when picking packaging materials. One of those materials is aluminum. Choosing between aluminum and plastic for packaging affects product look, safety, and sustainability. It also influences costs and how consumers see the brand. While aluminum might shine in the recycling limelight and plastic keeps winning the lightweight competition, […]
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May 16, 2025
Is PEF the Future of Fresh Food Packaging?
Before we discuss PEF food packaging, we should acknowledge that change can be intimidating — even downright unsettling. Remember how we struggled to navigate the transition from cable to streaming services? (So many remote controls and passwords to remember!) Not long ago, the concept of cars powered solely by electricity seemed like something from a […]
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