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 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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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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