Food Packaging Industry Resources & Insights

This article compares PLA and PBAT in food packaging, outlining their strengths, challenges, and why combining them improves flexibility, durability, and compostability, making them ideal for a range of sustainable packaging applications.

Corrugated flutes are the curved inner layer of corrugated board that provides structure, protection, and durability in packaging. This guide introduces the most common corrugated flutes, explains their key characteristics and typical uses, and helps you understand which flute profile is best suited for different packaging needs.

This comprehensive guide explores the various types of paper for food packaging, offering insights into their specific characteristics, practical applications, and advantages. From greaseproof and wax paper to kraft and parchment paper, each material plays a unique role in maintaining food quality, safety, and presentation.

Takeaway packaging is getting a green makeover, and soy ink is playing a big part in it. This article dives into whether soy ink is truly a safer, more eco-conscious choice for food containers like salad boxes, coffee cups, burger wraps, and more. We’ll break down what soy ink is, how it performs in direct food contact scenarios, and why it’s being adopted by some of the biggest names in fast food. From compostability benefits to real-world use cases, you’ll find out whether soy ink deserves its spot in the sustainable packaging toolkit.

Understanding the microwave safe symbol is key to safe food reheating. This article breaks down what the symbol looks like, its most common variations, and how to identify packaging that isn’t microwave safe. From plastic containers to metal trays, we explain what’s safe and what to avoid to help you protect your health and your microwave.