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IDDBA attendees

How Erik Waterkotte Carried His Industry Vision Forward at IDDBA 2018

Erik Waterkotte, Chairman of IDDBA (International Dairy Deli Bakery Association) and Sr. Director of sales for Columbus Crafts Meats drove this year’s tradeshow with leading-edge research and technology. 10,000 attendees and many retail buyers, merchandisers, brokers, distributors, and manufacturers gathered at the New Orleans Ernest Morial Convention Center to hold one of the most important…
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packaging for vibrant foods

Creativity in a Container: The Perfect Match for A Vibrant Summer Menu

The Summer is fast approaching and consumers want more convenient packaging solutions with a vibrant, modern appearance. Good news: whether it’s for a bakery or deli establishment or anywhere in between, Genpak’s food service containers have several features and benefits that meet consumer needs. They offer a bright and modern appearance for some of your most innovative…
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food hall

Next Generation of 21st Century Dining: Food Halls

Food halls, home to a mix of local artisan restaurants, butcher shops and other food-oriented boutiques, has officially become the next generation of 21st century dining. Flourishing in America, the emporium offers an open social environment and a new concept of cross meal-ordering for spontaneous eaters. It’s success in the states and expansion across the…
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Food Packaging Has Changed At NRA 2018

One of the largest restaurant shows was over the weekend in Chicago. National Restaurant Association Show (NRA) brings together everything you could possibly need for a restaurant, commercial kitchen, and startup. Walking the show you’re sure to get 10,000 steps in for the day, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. During our walk of the nearly…
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amazon - Whole Foods

Genpak Can Help Deliver the Goods. More on Amazon’s $14 billion Acquisition of Whole Foods

Who’s Whole Foods’ daddy now? Amazon. Delivery/pickup is not your average trend but a lifestyle that’s expected to reach exponential growth and become more modified. E-commerce giant Amazon has dominated the fresh territory of grocery retail after it’s nearly $14 billion acquisition of the high-end grocer back in 2017. The e-commerce giant has addressed the…
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compostable hinged containers

What’s the Difference Between Biodegradable & Compostable Packaging?

Harvest Fiber containers are compostable Biodegradable and compostable food packaging refer to materials that can break down and decompose in the environment. This is one of the most reliable ways to conserve the Earth’s vitality while offering customers environmentally sustainable products. While these terms are used interchangeably, they do not share the same meaning. This post…
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stacked Proview containers

Are These Containers Safe In The Microwave? How To Tell If Something Is Safe For The Microwave.

We have all been there. The moment you go to reheat your leftovers and you’re not sure they are in a microwave safe container. Below are some instructions to ensure your container can handle the microwave. Check the bottom of the container for a symbol. Microwave safe is usually a microwave with some wavy lines…
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Weigels breakfast display

Weigel’s Still Winning Consumers in the Breakfast Occasion

Weigel’s is still taking over the breakfast occasion with affordable, grab n’ go Breakfast Bowls! How do you like your breakfast? For me, I like to start my day with a delicious, energizing combination of bacon, potatoes, and eggs that I can take with me on-the-go. That’s what Weigel’s, Tennessee-based convenience store, had in mind after…
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stacked Proview containers

ProView™ is Here. What You Can Expect.

After much anticipation and excitement in 2017 for the grand reveal, ProView™ is here to make its mark in 2018 and enhance the consumer experience. Designed for various food applications and eating occasions, ProView™ is a premium product line of black and clear hinged microwave safe containers created for home delivery, upscale catering, and more….
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to go container with seafood

The HF270 Jumbo Hinged Utility Container

Just when you thought it was big…it gets bigger! The Harvest Fiber family is expanding as environmentally preferable products continue to modernize. The advent of the new HF270 will make you think even bigger. This Jumbo Hinged Container launches as a key trend to the legacy, taking the product line to new heights for consumers,…
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