Food Packaging Articles

Compostable Plastic Food Packaging: A Guide

The reality of today’s fast-paced economy means consumers demand convenience in every facet of life, including the ability to easily store, transport, and consume various dry foods. Packaging plays an important role in the convenience, shelf life, and freshness of cereal, chips, nuts, pasta, and more.

Attitude and Opportunity with Materials Supervisor Jessica Alves

Read the inspiring story of Jessica Alves, the Material Supervisor at Econo-Pak. In a candid conversation with Sarah, our Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Jessica shares her remarkable personal and professional growth journey within the company.

The Evolution of Cereals in the Food Industry

Cereals, with their rich and diverse history, have been the backbone of human nutrition for millennia. Their journey from the fields of ancient civilizations to the breakfast tables of today is a testament to their enduring appeal and adaptability.

Top 10 Most Popular Dry Food Packaging Options

The reality of today’s fast-paced economy means consumers demand convenience in every facet of life, including the ability to easily store, transport, and consume various dry foods. Packaging plays an important role in the convenience, shelf life, and freshness of cereal, chips, nuts, pasta, and more.

FDA Food Packaging Regulations

Food packaging is designed to attract attention while protecting and preserving the products inside. With such an important role to play, it’s essential the packaging itself does not change or harm the food product. 

Food Packaging Materials: Sustainability and Trends

Food packaging plays an important role in informing consumers of product safety and freshness information and branding details. Contract food packaging also impacts the environment depending on the materials used. However, because we live in a world where convenience and consumption are so closely related, many often overlook food packaging’s environmental impact.

The Power of Single-Serve Packaging

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is king. This is evident in the food packaging industry, where single-serve packaging has become the norm. Whether it’s a bag of chips, a candy bar, or a sachet of instant coffee, single-serve packaging offers numerous benefits, not just for consumers but also for businesses.

What Are The Foods With The Longest Shelf Life?

Understanding food shelf life is paramount to ensuring consumer safety, minimizing waste, and maximizing profitability. In this article, we’ll talk about foods with a long shelf life, thanks to their natural properties and the way they are packaged. And we’ll look at how modern packaging techniques help in keeping these foods fresh for longer.

Sustainable Packaging Design in 2023

As awareness of wide-scale packaging waste rises, so too does demand for sustainable alternatives. Today, consumers and businesses seek new ways to reduce packaging waste, and in so doing, make it easier for businesses to transition to eco-friendly materials. 

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Why is Product Packaging Important?

No two products are exactly alike. A superior packaging solution must provide a good fit for its product, as well as the product’s environmental conditions during storage or shelf life. Moreover, proper packaging design and implementation ensure that the product in question is kept safe during the entire transportation, distribution, and storage cycle.