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- Industry Experts Unite to Define PET Thermoform Packaging Recycling Pathways7/9/2020
- Pandemic puts single-use packaging in a new light7/2/2020
- Packaging that ensures freshness4/2/2020
- Fabri-Kal, Schupan & Sons, and Tekna Collaborate to Create Face Shields3/31/2020
- COVID-19 puts BYO coffee cups on hold, but sanitized reusable systems could fill the void3/25/2020
- Hygiene first: Covid-19 pandemic causes rise in disposable packaging3/20/2020
- Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores to be acquired by US Foods for $970 million3/6/2020
- New logo, rebrand for Elkay Plastics2/10/2020
- Austin Expands Operations to Recycle More Foam Packaging2/5/2020
- KFC Takes Top Honor, Wins Foodservice Package of the Year Award11/12/2019
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Takeout Packaging Remains Prevalent During Pandemic
Takeout Packaging Remains Prevalent During Pandemic|7/14/2020
As restrictions begin to loosen up in many states, restaurants are reopening and folks can now dine at their favorite restaurants. This all comes with certain boundaries, though, such as limited capacities, social distancing procedures, proper employee protocols, indoor vs. outdoor dining, etc. Yet, even with lessening of regulations, one thing that has remained consistent […]
State of the Industry — Pandemic Edition
State of the Industry — Pandemic Edition|6/16/2020
For the past 21 years, we’ve been conducting our annual State of the Industry Survey. It’s our opportunity to hear from the industry and compile that information to get a true snapshot of what today’s foodservice packaging industry looks like. As you can imagine, things didn’t go exactly as planned this year. Typically, this survey […]
#FPISpring2020 – the Conference that Never Was
#FPISpring2020 – the Conference that Never Was|5/12/2020
March 31 was a tough day for FPI staff. Why? This was the day we announced the cancellation of our spring 2020 conference due to COVID-19. Our mid-May dates were unfortunately still in the “danger zone” as far as lockdowns and inability to gather in large groups. On the date this blog was posted, FPI […]
Foodservice Packaging: How Did It All Begin?
Foodservice Packaging: How Did It All Begin?|3/18/2020
With so much going on in our present and an uncertain future, we thought we would take this back to our roots with a look at the past. We at FPI hope you are safe and healthy and enjoy this brief look at the history of foodservice packaging. Foodservice packaging owes its creation to Dr. […]
Legislative Updates – Busy Start for 2020
Legislative Updates – Busy Start for 2020|2/18/2020
2020 is an unprecedented year for the foodservice packaging industry. To-date, we have seen more regulations, ordinances, and legislation aimed at foodservice packaging than we have in any year before. These new proposals range from taxes on bags to complex extended producer responsibility schemes. Additionally, we are seeing these proposals at all levels of government, […]
