Jon Pazona is the owner of Crisp Restaurant in Chicago, a popular restaurant serving Korean American fusion food. When taking stock of his to go food packaging requirements, he looked for a plastic take out bowl that could be reheated and delivered without breaking or spilling. His search led to a soup bowl from Sterling King Products that had both
What the New Study Says About Consumer Dining Priorities As encouraging news arrives for manufacturers, customer concerns continue. For this reason, the food packaging and manufacturing industry stands at a unique place in the market place. John Burke, of the Food Packaging Institute, shares more of his opinions on the state of the industry and its distinguishing markets. As we
One Sauce Doesn’t Fit All Marking a trend in foodservice, QSR’s online magazine recently profiled the growing push for individualized meals for customers and highlighted how restaurant owners are creatively meeting this need by looking beyond the main course. Side dishes made for customer’s specific tastes allows take out restaurants to serve a tailored dining item and still control
How Reusable Packaging Keeps Your Customers Coming Back Smart restaurant owners give customers an added value after they leave the store with reusable packaging. “In our throwaway society, which is oriented toward convenience and consumption, reusability often is far down the list of potential packaging options. In many cases, however, it might be an excellent option,” Packaging Digest magazine
Greening Ability In-mold labeling typifies one of the quieter but positive ecological features of plastic containers. A customized container for a milk or cheese product, for instance, stands apart from normal containers with outstanding art. Besides sharp graphics and design distinction without parallel, in-mold labeling products offer a new outlet for sustainability. These products are considerably washable and support
Show or Substance? Is dynamic visual presentation as important as the food inside? As food packaging manufacturers, we know that substance and appearance are connected to each other when it comes to any food product. When both elements work well, the end product entices customers and encourages healthy foodservice business. Surveying a shelf of product containers, consumers use
Cold Cups, Hot Desserts and Lids for all Occasions From large to small liquid servings, PRI represents products that satisfy a host of packaging needs. One of our distinctive and successful product partners offers soufflé cups, 1 to 5.5 oz. as well as a multipurpose assortment of beverage lids and cups. Black, clear and natural plastic are available for
Creative Cost-Cutting with Soufflé Cups Like many businesses, the restaurant industry has been challenged to get customers inside their doors to dine during difficult financial times. Even as conditions improve for the industry, keeping costs down (and customers inside the restaurant) is still a major concern. Food Network celebrity chef Tyler Florence opened his recent food venture by
The Shipping and Serving Benefits of Foam Packaging Owing to professional partnership, PRI presents a unique blend of disposable material packaging product services, original automated manufacturing process and advanced shipping practices. PRI’s and its manufacturing collaborators deliver multi-faceted products with customer-satisfying solutions. This arrangement of black and white plates, platters, bowls, trays and many convenient items are supported by
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