Due to the increase in takeout and delivery orders, one of the restaurant industry’s most pressing issues in recent years has been ensuring the safety and integrity of to-go orders. According to Statista, the food delivery market in the U.S. is estimated to reach 350 billion in 2024. By 2028, the market is forecast to grow even further, exceeding the 500-billion-mark.

As the demand for pickup options continues to surge, maintaining the security of these orders against tampering is crucial for the success of a restaurant. Inadequate take-out containers not only lead to spills and decreased food temperature but also heighten the risk of contamination and tampering, significantly diminishing the quality of food service.

A survey conducted by US Foods gathered information from about 500 food delivery drivers. Of the drivers surveyed, 54 percent admitted to being tempted by the smell of a customer’s food, and about half of those people took a bite.

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