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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...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...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...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...The Hidden Cost of Lost Days: Why Shelf-Life Extension is an Investment, Not an Expense
Shelf-life extension is a profit lever — even one extra day reduces waste, saves labor, and protects margins across your...Does My Plastic Food Packaging Contain Phthalates?
PET, HDPE, and PP plastics are phthalate-free and safe for food use. Phthalates are used in flexible PVC, not rigid...How UV Light Affects Fresh Food in Packaging
UV light exposure can damage food quality, causing oxidation, nutrient loss, color fading, and flavor changes. UV-blocking films and coatings...Are Shrink Bands ‘Shrinking Away’ or ‘Here to Stay’?
Shrink bands offer solid tamper protection, but come with labor, equipment, and sustainability costs. Use is declining as brands seek...We apologize for the inconvenience. Something went wrong while loading your results. Please refresh and try again
PET is reborn at Inline Plastics
All our PET products are made in part with post-consumer rDPETTM
