Cheese Film Sheets – What Makes them Different

Have you ever wondered what cheese is wrapped in to keep it fresh until you buy it? Cheese producers select several options based on the desired presentation, storage time, and type of cheese. In short, Careful packaging designed to preserve the taste of the cheese from them to you. Cheese film sheets are one option […]

What is Flexible Packaging?

When it comes to packaging your products, whether for transport or resale, the choices seem endless. Understanding rigid and flexible packaging is a great starting point for making informed decisions. Rigid packaging, as the name suggests, is a solid form that holds its shape. Think hard cardboard boxes, plastic containers, metal canisters, glass jars, or […]

Packaging Ideas for Food

Packaging ideas for food should begin with the type of consumable product being packaged, the desired shelf life, and an idea of the end look. In this post, we will look at different food packaging ideas, standard packaging methods, and how each packaging idea can benefit certain products. We will list multiple foods below with […]

Packaging Info Online

Packaging information for new businesses or new products can take time to locate. Many companies require leaving an email address, viewing popups, or agreeing to cookies before viewing useful information. U.S. Packaging & Wrapping has prepared a packaging library for small business owners to understand and gain information on machines, materials, and applications related to […]

9 Vacuum Sealing Tips & Tricks to Seal Like a Professional

Vacuum sealing in a vacuum bag can increase shelf life and freezer storage several times longer than other methods. Vacuuming removes oxygen, one of the leading contributors to food degradation. View our vacuum packaging shelf life chart to see how the process can extend the longevity of the products you want to keep. Though vacuum […]

16 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Automatic Shrink Wrap Machine

Automatic shrink wrap machines are a step up from manual or semi-auto machines. Companies using automatic machines are often packaging thousands of products daily. The initial costs are substantially more than lower volume machines. Though the capital expenditures may be higher, the efficiency will quickly pay for itself. There are always many questions when purchasing […]

Innovative Packaging Technology You May Not Know About

Like any other industry, the packaging industry is constantly coming up with newer and better ways to package different types of products. Due to COVID-19, many packaging companies have become more innovative with products, but even before that, new and innovative packaging products were coming on the scene with regularity. Packaging technology matters because it […]

How to Choose the Best Shrink Wrap Machine for Your Business

Many people understand the benefits of using shrink wrap machines to package their products, as it is a great packaging solution for anything from baked goods to mechanical gears. When companies choose shrink wrap packaging; they get protection, product display, and tamper evidence. When determining the best shrink wrap machine, you should consider the details […]