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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.

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 […]

What Plastic Is Used in Shrink Wrapping? Three primary types of shrink wrapping exist for various applications in the shipping and retail industries, among others. These include polyolefin (POF), polyethylene (PE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Each type of material comes with unique properties and benefits.

What Materials Are Used in Flow Wrapping? During the flow wrapping process, a conveyor belt moves the product horizontally to the forming area. The product is then wrapped in film and sealed at both ends by applying pressure, heat, or a combination of both.

Sustainable Practices For Your Packaging Processes In recent years, consumers have been demanding more eco-friendly initiatives from businesses. As a result, adopting more sustainable practices has become essential for companies to thrive. Many manufacturers have begun incorporating more sustainable practices into their packing processes by utilizing recycled materials, finding ways to reduce packaging and other […]