If you’re looking for high quality compostable takeout containers or dine in products for your restaurant, Genpak has you covered. Our Harvest Fiber containers are compostable dinnerware and hinged containers made from an annually renewable resource known as bagasse. But what exactly is bagasse and what are its benefits over other compostable materials? We break…
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According to the EPA, containers and packaging alone contribute to over 23% of materials reaching landfills in the United States. Food-related containers and packaging are included in this category. Using food containers made of recyclable materials is a responsible decision by your restaurant to help reduce the number of food containers that reach landfills each…
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Meal presentation is key regarding off-premises dining as consumers now expect takeout and delivery orders to replicate in-house dining. Since the pandemic, takeout delivery orders are now an active part of the consumer lifestyle. However, the question remains: how do restaurants ensure customers receive restaurant-quality meal presentation at home? The truth is, overall off-premises meal…
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Nothing spoils a good takeout meal quite like wilted and soggy food. That’s why, many years ago, Genpak developed the first vented food service container. Vented food service packaging helps restaurants ensure quality meals are delivered to consumers just as they leave the restaurant kitchen. At Genpak, we’ve made many packaging upgrades to provide restaurants…
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If local laws are dictating you use foam alternative packaging at your restaurant for takeout and delivery, you may be feeling overwhelmed. There are many polystyrene-free packaging options out there to consider, and various packaging features to weigh as you make your choice. Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of choosing new packaging for your business?…
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Are local laws dictating you use foam alternative food packaging at your restaurant? In the past few years, major metropolitan cities like New York, San Diego, Miami Beach, Seattle and Washington, DC have banned styrofoam packaging, also known as polystyrene, for environmental reasons. While this has shaken up a lot of the ways restaurants traditionally…
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“Is takeout and delivery from restaurants safe?” That’s what’s on the mind of many Americans as more states are taking precautions and prohibiting any restaurants, bars, and cafes from serving food or drink on premises. In order to make up for lost business and keep profits in the black, many restaurants and food establishments have…
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It is very important to stay informed of issues. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation from groups and companies with specific agendas. Not everything you read may be accurate or complete. You’ll need to verify information until you are satisfied what is being presented is the truth. We sincerely hope the facts talked…
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Polystyrene and in specific, foamed polystyrene, has been under attack at municipalities across the country. This is particularly true when it comes to food packaging and containers. Various bans have been proposed or enacted citing reasons such as litter, landfill usage and safety concerns. Many of these claims are based upon falsehoods or misguided information….
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According to the Environmental Protection Association sustainability is based on a simple principle. Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our environment. To pursue sustainability is to create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future…
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