Apr 17, 2025
Microplastics and Food Packaging: Separating Fact from Fiction
Public awareness of the environmental impacts of plastic waste is growing. Among the headlines related to mounting challenges of managing and recycling plastics, you might have seen some reports about microplastics and their presence in the human body. We know that pollution in all forms is a net negative. But in a world full of […]
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Apr 14, 2025
How Automation May Be the Key Ingredient to Your Food Business’s Success
When evaluating your food business strategy, consider automation as more than just industry jargon — it’s a transformative approach. Automation can revolutionize operations across processing, baking, packaging, distribution, and restaurants. When should you seriously consider automation? How do you know if it’s the right move for your business? And are you ready to make the […]
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Apr 10, 2025
Greenwashing Alert: The Truth About Plastic Food Packaging
Nobody wants to be lied to. Today’s markets often test our trust in health, ingredient, and sustainability claims. They can sway our buying choices. As a food industry pro, you would never want to give false info about what’s in that signature dish that keeps customers coming back (unless, of course, it’s a top-secret family […]
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Apr 07, 2025
PET Vs. Polypropylene: The Wrong Choice Can Cost You
Imagine, to your horror, a customer reaching into their takeout bag, only to discover your signature chicken marsala has betrayed them. The container sits cracked and defeated, rich sauce seeping into their car upholstery. Or picture vibrant, meticulously crafted salads languishing in your display case, their fresh ingredients hidden behind foggy containers. Even worse: (get […]
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Apr 03, 2025
Thin Plastic, Big Problems: How Packaging Thickness Can Affect Your Food and Reputation
A cracked container. A damaged product. A stack of packages holding food has fallen off a shelf and spilled all over a customer. What do these horrifying scenarios have in common? A minor detail that food businesses overlooked and now it is too late. The thickness of plastic packaging, or “gauge,” is a key business […]
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Mar 31, 2025
The Hidden Challenge in Your Fresh Food Packaging: Why Gases Matter
When your carefully packaged produce arrives at retail locations showing signs of produce package bulging, you’re facing more than an aesthetic issue. These containers that look ready to burst can compromise product safety and seriously damage your brand’s reputation. This week, we sat down with Jeff Brandenburg, Founder and President of The Qfresh Lab/JSB Group, […]
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Mar 27, 2025
Plastic Vs. Compostable Food Packaging: Which Is the Right Fit for Your Business?
Choosing between plastic and compostable packaging isn’t just about saving the planet, it could have a massive effect on your food business. Make the wrong call, and you’ll face rising costs, unhappy customers, or spoiled products. But get it right? You’ll be perfectly positioned to thrive today and dominate tomorrow. Before you decide, you need […]
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Mar 25, 2025
Eight Food Packaging Problems Facing Grocery Retailers
A single leaking container in a deli case can spoil an entire display, turning what should be an appealing presentation into lost revenue. Common grocery store packaging problems can extend beyond simple annoyances — they directly impact food safety, waste management, and the bottom line. From prepared foods to produce, the right packaging can make […]
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Mar 20, 2025
Understanding Sustainability: A Must for Food Industry Professionals
Has “sustainability” changed from a marketing buzzword to a key business need? Amid the flood of “green” claims and environmental initiatives, many professionals struggle with understanding sustainability in practical, actionable terms. If only we had a real-life Captain Planet to show us the way. What exactly makes a practice sustainable? How do we measure environmental […]
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Mar 17, 2025
Your Guide to Plastic Food Packaging Dimensions and Their Applications
“It doesn’t fit on the shelf, but I’m going to make it fit,” are famous last words that a business owner in the food industry never wants to hear. It is usually followed by a crashing sound, shocked faces, and a mess that resembles a cafeteria after a food fight. In the competitive retail landscape, […]
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