As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, businesses are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and make sustainable choices. One area that has come under scrutiny is food packaging. One alternative to the more prevalent plastic food packaging is food packaging made with wood. In this post, we’ll discuss the benefits of using food packaging made with wood.
On January 1, 2021, Packaging Resources Inc (PRI) acquired Pinnacle Sales and Marketing Inc. For the past 21 years Packaging Resources has brought unique packaging and innovation to the food industry. PRI prides itself on great service, focusing on the customer’s needs, and finding ways to add value to our customers. PRI has grown into a national organization with experienced
Sustainability is a key issue in food packaging. Almost 60% of consumers want their packaging to be more sustainable and 40% are willing to pay a little more in the process. (source: Asia Pulp and Paper 2013 survey) The fast food, consumer goods and beverage markets, in particular, have work to do on their sustainable packaging. Sustainability standards are measured
Effective packaging can attract new customers and keep existing ones. Packaging promotes and positions a new brand. In short, packaging is a major factor in our purchases. During a typical 30 minute shopping trip, consumers are exposed to an average of 20,000 different products. Impulse purchases make up about 40% of consumer spending. And out of this statistic, 14% of
We continue to keep an eye out for innovations in food packaging from around the world. The trends in design are warm graphics that look “homemade” or simple and friendly. Wood and paper give the consumer a feeling of being green or natural. Special people-friendly features built into packaging can give a useful dimension instead of a disposable carrier that
Now onto the second part of our look at food packaging trends for 2015.* Hand Drawn Logos and Labeling The emergence of unique, hand drawn logos and labeling on packaged food items is a result of social media. Social media apps, such as Facebook and Twitter, more easily allow food brands to have personalities. Packaging the products in this way
Tin Tie Paper Coffee Bags are Perfect for Your Artisan Cookies, Muffins, and Candy. Do you want your baked goods to have a fresh look and offer homemade appeal? Artisan made products are in high demand. What a better way to package your locally made cookies, muffins, candy and coffee than with our high quality tin tie bags? Made from
Food Packaging Reflects an Image You pick up a can of Sam’s Choice Cola and you can’t help think that it will not taste very well. Is it the name, the can or the fact that you can buy about 4 cases for around $3? Yesterday I bought Athenos Hummus Original Flavor. Green ring on the lid with creamy hummus
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