PLA, PHA, and Bagasse: How Compostable Bioplastics Are Transforming Foodservice Packaging in 2025
Introduction: Compostables Take Center Stage As single-use plastic bans expand and consumers push for greener solutions, the foodservice industry is shifting toward fiber-based recyclable food packaging and compostable bioplastics such as PLA, PHA, and bagasse. These materials are driving one of the biggest transformations in food packaging, combining functionality, safety, and sustainability. Quick-service restaurants, catering […]
Paperization in Foodservice: How Fiber-Based Packaging Is Replacing Plastics at Scale
Introduction: Why Fiber-Based Packaging Is Taking Over Across the U.S. foodservice landscape, a major shift is underway: the paperization of food packaging. This trend is being driven by a potent mix of innovation, regulation, and consumer demand for sustainability. Fiber-based solutions, particularly molded fiber trays, cartons, and bowls, are stepping in to replace traditional plastic […]
Sustainable packaging for cold chain and temperature-sensitive logistics: What works and what doesn’t
Why cold chain sustainability matters Whether you’re moving fresh produce, ready-to-eat meals, or sensitive medical products, cold chain logistics are critical for preserving quality and safety. But traditional temperature-controlled packaging often means more plastics, foams, and hard-to-recycle liners. This is totally at odds with today’s sustainability goals and regulatory demands. With brands, manufacturers, and logistics […]
Green Packaging: Eco-Friendly Solutions for Food, Beverage & Industrial Brands
Introduction: What Is Green Packaging? Green packaging means selecting eco-friendly, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging that reduces environmental impact at every stage. Whether you’re looking for eco-friendly packaging for restaurants, sustainable takeout, or green packaging for shipping, the right choices help your brand stand out and stay compliant. Why Green Packaging Matters Consumer and B2B Demand: […]
Sustainable Packaging: Complete Guide for Food, Beverage, and Industrial Brands
Introduction: What Is Sustainable Packaging? Sustainable packaging is about choosing materials and designs that reduce environmental impact from production to disposal. For food, beverage, and industrial brands, it means using options like molded fiber packaging, compostable packaging, and sustainable packaging for shipping to protect products, support business goals, and build a greener future. Why Sustainable […]
Bagasse Packaging for Heat-and-Eat and Delivery Meals: What Works and What Doesn’t
Food brands looking to reduce their environmental footprint are taking a closer look at bagasse, a fiber made from sugarcane pulp as a packaging material. It’s compostable, renewable, and increasingly seen as a smart alternative to plastic or coated paper for ready-to-eat and delivery applications. But switching to bagasse isn’t as simple as replacing one […]
Meeting EPR Regulations with Smarter Secondary Packaging
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is no longer something food and industrial manufacturers can ignore. As regulations take effect in Europe, Canada, and U.S. states like California and Maine, packaging decisions now come with legal and financial implications. While most conversations focus on consumer-facing packaging, secondary packaging, the boxes, trays, inserts, and wrap that move goods […]
How Molded Fiber Dunnage Is Replacing Plastic and Foam in B2B Logistics
In industrial shipping, protecting parts and products is non-negotiable. But for years, the go-to solution, plastic or foam dunnage, has been costly, hard to recycle, and increasingly out of sync with environmental targets. That’s changing fast. Today, molded fiber dunnage is emerging as the smarter, more sustainable alternative. And it’s not just for consumer-facing packaging. […]
The Straw That Broke Your Customer’s Back: Why the Switch from Plastic Actually Matters
Switching from plastic to paper straws Let’s be honest about straws. You probably never thought much about them until someone started complaining. Now you’re stuck between customers who hate soggy paper straws and regulations that ban plastic ones. Welcome to the straw wars—where a tiny piece of your operation has become a big headache. Sea […]
Understanding BPI Certification: Ensuring Your Packaging Meets Compostable Standards
BPI Certification For Packaging And Compostable Packaging Standards You see “compostable” everywhere now. On cups, containers, and even napkins. But here’s the problem, not all “compostable” packaging actually composts. Some just break into smaller pieces that stick around for years. Your customers are getting smarter about this. They’re calling out businesses that make vague green […]