PETs: APET, CPET, DPET, rPET, and rDPET…Oh my! What’s the Difference? Let’s Get Resin-able
PET plastic is the backbone of food packaging...but the alphabet soup of PETs (PET, APET, CPET, DPET, rPET, rDPET) can leave even experienced food industry pros scrambling for a confident answer.
Are Convenience Stores the New Quick Service Restaurants?
The battle is no longer just restaurants competing with other restaurants. Convenience retailers are in the fight, and they're winning ground.
Square, Rectangular, or Round? Which Container Shape Is Right for Your Fresh Food Product?
It's one of those decisions that seems small until you realize it affects everything from how many units fit on a shelf to how your product looks in a shopper’s hands.
What’s Really Going on Behind Every Grocery Shelf Starts with Your Packaging
Whether you're a supplier trying to earn better placement, a brand trying to hold it, or a retailer trying to run a tighter ship — this one's for you.
Stacking Up Sandwich Packaging Trends in 2026
Portion flexibility, resealability, clarity, and sturdiness aren't separate boxes to check. Together, they influence whether a customer feels like they made a smart purchase or settles for something else.
7 Insider Tips to Get The Food Packaging You Need
Navigating the world of food packaging can feel like reading a menu in another language.
What is California’s Assembly Bill 3336 and What Does it Mean for Food Businesses?
If you're a food business operating in California, this law applies to you. So how are you supposed to know about and decode this regulation?
Which Reheats Better: Food in Polypropylene or Aluminum Packaging?
The packaging you choose for heat-and-eat foods directly affects how evenly the food warms, how it looks coming out, and ultimately, how satisfied your customer is.
Why Food Industry Professionals Must Prioritize Tamper Protection
How can the food industry prevent theft when tamper protection is missing from store packages?
What Are the Differences in How Gen Z and Millennials View Food Packaging?
Are the differences between these two seemingly sibling generations enough to make you second-guess your packaging choices? Is one generation more of a customer to you than another? Which one should take precedence?
