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Purchasing Directly from a Manufacturer vs. Through Distribution
Direct purchasing from a manufacturer and buying through distribution models each have unique strengths — direct buying offers lower per-unit...Are Recyclables Declining in Value? What Food Business Professionals Need to Know
Recyclables declining in value is real. Cardboard, plastics, and metals are worth far less than a year ago. Multiple factors...What Packaging Material Can Go from Freezer to Oven Without Breaking?
CPET packaging handles -40°F to 420°F and is perfect for freezer-to-oven meals. Made with special thermoforming tools and processing, it...Is All Plastic Food-Safe? What You Need to Know
Resin identification codes (the triangles made of chasing arrows) show the plastic type, not whether it’s certified for food contact;...Why is PET the Top Packaging Material for Cold & Ambient Fresh Food?
PET Packaging Boosts Visibility: Crystal-clear PET packaging enhances product appeal, improves sales, and simplifies inventory management, lowering handling costs. Extends...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...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...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...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 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...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...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...We apologize for the inconvenience. Something went wrong while loading your results. Please refresh and try again
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