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 […]

What Are the Best Commercial Vacuum Sealer Bags of 2022?

Vacuum sealer bags are a great option to store food and make it last longer. They eliminate air around the food, which prevents food from spoiling. They are made with poly woven materials, foil, or evoh addatives for lowered oxygen transmission rates. The airtight seal holds as long as the item is stored. Be sure […]

Food Packaging Options for Startup Businesses

A food startup business is a great accomplishment, but it comes with unique challenges. Shipping, logistics, and packaging can be the barrier between you and success. Food subscription boxes, cooking kits, cookies, and snacks can impress customers, but only if they arrive fresh and intact. You need quality food packaging. The proper food packaging will […]

Packaging Material Types and Uses

There are many different packaging materials available throughout the world. Whether packaging items regularly or only occasionally, there are many choices.Packaging throughout the world differs significantly and understanding some of the unique types of packaging will help make an informed decision prior to making a purchase. Here are a few things to keep in mind […]

Can Vacuum Sealing Double Shelf Life?

Aristotle might have taught that nature abhors a vacuum, but meat loves it! Candidly, these two ideas of vacuum are not quite the same. On the one hand, we have the idea that a perfect vacuum, a space that is completely void of matter, cannot exist in nature; on the other is the concept of […]

How to Package and Preserve Food for the Upcoming Holidays

In the United States, 200 million pounds of turkey go to waste every year at Thanksgiving alone. Simultaneously, 48 million Americans develop foodborne illnesses every year — and holiday meals are a notorious culprit for food poisoning and food safety problems. It’s a challenge to keep food safe during the holidays while at the same time avoiding food waste when […]

4 Ways Coronavirus Has Changed Packaging Policies

COVID-19 disrupted lives and business operations overnight. Health and safety protocols have never been more critical for industries around the globe. The pandemic has forced millions of people into quarantine. Still, the impact of COVID-19 on commercial packaging will have a lasting effect on consumers and businesses long after stay-at-home orders have been lifted. Have […]

4 Chemical Free Ways to Package and Preserve Food

In order to meet supply chain demands, businesses need to find ways to preserve perishable items. American companies have been using chemical preservatives for years. Some chemical preservatives have been linked to causing various health effects in young and old. Over time, consumers have become more health conscience and desire chemical free forms of food […]