Jun 27, 2025
What Do Those RIC Symbols on the Bottom of Packaging Mean?
If you work in the food business, you face mounting pressure. Your customers increasingly demand sustainable packaging choices, your competitors are touting their environmentally friendly credentials, and you need to make purchasing decisions that align with both your values and bottom line. But when you flip over packaging and see those triangular recycling symbols with […]
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Jun 20, 2025
Do PET Post-Consumer Recycled Materials Contain PFAS? What Our Testing Revealed
As we strive to protect our planet, people constantly search for ways to make a difference. While not everyone can be a marine scientist working on complex machines cleaning up the oceans, most of us find ourselves taking simpler day-to-day steps like reusing and recycling. Many shoppers deliberately select products with recycled packaging — specifically […]
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Jun 16, 2025
Molded Fiber Food Containers: Promise or Problem?
From egg cartons to Chipotle’s famous takeout packages, molded fiber food containers are popping up across the food industry. As regulations change and sustainability becomes a focus in boardrooms, food professionals need to clearly see all their packaging options. With over 50 years in the industry, Inline Plastics has seen packaging trends come and […]
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Jun 13, 2025
Do You Know How Quality Plastic Packaging Reduces Food Waste?
The statistics are hard to believe. Feeding America says that 92 billion pounds of food waste ends up in dumpsters each year. At the same time, many families nationwide have empty dinner tables. Food waste in America presents a major issue for food business owners and mindful consumers. It means lost resources and poses daily […]
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Jun 11, 2025
The Reality of Post-Consumer Recycled Materials in Plastic Packaging
Most of us want to do what is best for the planet. Few people intentionally pour motor oil down city street drains or dump nuclear waste into lakes. Now more than ever, it’s vital that our choices reflect our good intentions for the environment. For those in the food industry, a key decision is using […]
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Jun 09, 2025
Trust at First Sight: The Strategic Value of Consumer Confidence Through Tamper-Protected Food Packaging
Food industry professionals know tamper-protected food packaging directly impacts the bottom line. It prevents tampering while visibly communicating safety to increasingly cautious consumers. Smart packaging choices build brand trust, satisfy regulations, and may even extend product shelf life. Most consumers instinctively reach for products with visible safety measures. After all, who wants to wonder if […]
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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 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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