In an industry where meal quality and food safety are top priorities, selecting a meal packaging supplier is a strategic decision. Whether you are a caterer, an institutional food service manager, or responsible for school catering, it is crucial to find a reliable, sustainable, and well-adapted partner for your needs. What are the essential criteria [...]
Sustainability and food safety have become top priorities in the food industry. Businesses—including caterers, institutions, and food manufacturers —must ensure that their packaging complies with the latest regulations, particularly those related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR is a policy approach that holds producers financially accountable for managing the end-of-life disposal of their products, promoting [...]
Ensuring food safety and freshness is crucial in the food service industry. Heat-sealed trays stand out from traditional lidded trays by offering clear benefits for preserving ready-to-serve meals. Their advanced design effectively protects food from contaminants and maintains its freshness and taste quality. Trays with lids vs. heat-sealed trays: an essential comparison Trays with lids: [...]
With environmental awareness on the rise, adopting meal trays made from eco-friendly materials such as plant fibres offers an opportunity to reduce environmental impact and strengthen brand image. However, to avoid accusations of greenwashing, promoting these initiatives authentically and transparently is essential. Here are some practical marketing tips to highlight your sustainability efforts while remaining [...]
As environmental awareness grows, so does the importance of choosing sustainable materials for food packaging. Companies offering ready-to-serve meals are increasingly turning to eco-friendly packaging solutions. Bamboo and sugarcane, derived from sugar cane, stand out among sustainable materials due to their environmentally friendly life cycle and ecological qualities. This article explores the journey of these [...]
The foodservice industry is transitioning to more sustainable practices, and packaging plays a crucial role in this evolution. As consumers and businesses become increasingly aware of the importance of reducing their environmental impact, sustainable plant-fibre packaging materials are gaining popularity. These eco-friendly alternatives are not only environmentally friendly, but they also offer superior performance to [...]
With increasing attention to environmental impact, foodservice companies are adopting fibre-based trays, made from renewable materials such as bamboo, sugarcane and pressed paper, to participate in a more sustainable economy. These packages don't just replace single-use plastics; they play a key role in the circular economy, where every resource is fully exploited before returning to [...]
Food allergies have surged in recent decades, a phenomenon of particular concern in Quebec, where the number of young people under 18 affected by food allergies has increased by 18% over the past 10 years, according to a Radio-Canada report in 2022. Faced with this alarming trend, food industry companies are becoming increasingly aware of [...]
The foodservice industry is undergoing a major transformation, with growing awareness of the ecological emergency. Once seen as a mere concept, zero waste is now becoming an unavoidable standard. This transition towards sustainable packaging and more environmentally friendly methods transforms our work and the consumer experience. Understanding the zero-waste approach Zero waste is not just [...]
The recent launch of Nova Scotia School Lunch Program, supported by a government grant, offers a golden opportunity for school caterers across the province. This program, aimed at providing healthy and affordable meals to more than 75,000 students, highlights the importance of quality nutrition in schools. By extension, school caterers play an increasingly crucial role [...]
