PRI 10th anniversary - Chicago Cares Recap Staff and friends of Packaging Resources, Inc. joined 4,800 volunteers at Soldier Field on June 12 to donate time and energy to Chicago Public Schools. The important day for the city was also a cause for celebration of PRI’s 10-year anniversary. “ We’re grateful that the Serveathon and our anniversary could coincide and volunteers could have such an impact,” Jeff Lukas, PRI President said. “We're proud to have this opportunity to give back to our community. PRI and all our affiliates are excited to continue these efforts in our area,” he added. The extensive Chicago Cares event is approaching 20 years of cooperation in the city. Similarly, Lukas and the PRI team now mark a decade of business in food packaging solutions that serves Chicago land. |
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Packaging Resources Inc. (PRI) is a full-service food packaging resource company.
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Sterling King Products aluminum foil sheets, rolls and pans save time and cost Aluminum foil is one of the most convenient assets to take out food businesses. As a versatile, ovenable and recyclable food packaging material, foil wrap and pans keep foods warm and easy to reheat when the consumer gets home. Sterling King Products aluminum foil provides different kinds of foil food packaging to suit particular foodservices. The colorful boxes are wipeable, easy to clean and prevent smudges and stains. Nine and 12 inch aluminum foil pop up sheets and 12 and 18 inch aluminum foil rolls are recommended for caterers and institutions with a set menu that will require a specific size for their food, like sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers, and tacos. Cooks and chefs can ... View SKP literature. Read more at PRI’s case studies page. |
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Fast paced foodservice:
How plastic film wrap works quickly and easily
The first objective in a busy kitchen is immediate response to customers. Minimizing waste of plastic food film wrap or any food packaging is an essential and cost-effective way to operate. Grease-resistant boxes are designed with a safe slide cutter to prevent wasting plastic film. The safety slide cutter dispenses exactly the length that the server requires. Cooks, chefs, and caterers report that they can also cut the plastic film using only one free hand.
When caterers need food wrapped up and moved, cleanliness is another necessity. Effective plastic film wrap limits ...
Read more at PRI’s case studies page. |
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Sterling King Products foil & foam gives leg up to TV-spotlighted pizzeria Owners, foodservices and take out packaging are all part of the discussion in FPW’s take out business blog series. We’re profiling a diverse group of take out packaging users and how take out food containers meet their business objectives.
In the latest story, popular pizzeria owner Saverio Donancricchia explains how the favorite Chicago eatery boasts the world’s best pizza puff and how using two containers boosts his dine in and carry out restaurant.
View SKP literature. Read the full interview at FoodPackagingWarehouse blog. |
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July PRI Newsletter:
Quick and Easy Packaging Solutions
PRI is directly focused on accommodating the needs of foodservice customers, including the material and uses of food packaging. Mid-summer continues to serve up ample catering and quick service opportunities for outdoor parties and take out. In July, PRI highlights two food packaging solutions that help foodservice professionals do great work.
In this issue:- Product Spotlight, Film Wrap:
Plastic film comes with two key features to protect and cover food - Highlight Material, Aluminum Foil: Pop up sheets, foil rolls and take out pans. Aluminum foil packaging with unique uses for saving time
- FPW Blog, Business Profile Series:The Travel Channel and Food Network are crazy about one Chicago pizzeria. Read up on how he uses film and foil to make take out easy
- Industry News: Catering professionals report on their summer event season and a restaurant jobs report
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Foodservice Fact
78 percent of adults agree that going out to a restaurant with family or friends gives them an opportunity to socialize and is a better way to make use of their leisure time than cooking and cleaning up.
- National Restaurant Association |
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Industry News:
Catering businesses and restaurants show strong growth in summer Increase in Catering Spending
The National Association of Catering Executives reported several positive signs for the industry in May. Compared to last year, caterers report quickening business and discussed the unique features of the recovery. The NACE conducted a survey with their members and asked them to share insight on their business in 2010.
Thirty percent reported that expenditures increased for each event. Even more caterers saw the total revenues ...
Read more at PRI’s industry news page. |
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FPW profile: Foil, foam & paper are part of Donancricchia’s renowned take out business |
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