Delivering hot meals to remote areas can be challenging. Whether you're managing a mining camp in northern Quebec, mobile kitchens for workers on job sites, or rural meal delivery services, receiving a lukewarm meal after a three-hour journey is simply unacceptable. Meal quality should never be compromised, no matter where your team is. That’s where [...]
A dish that spills, mixes together, or arrives lukewarm, even if delicious, can still disappoint. You spend hours perfecting your recipes, sourcing top-quality ingredients, and plating every meal with care. Then comes time for delivery, and things can literally fall apart. Even if you have mastered your recipes, if your packaging fails during transport, the [...]
When it comes to delivering hot, tasty, and safe meals, the packaging is just as important as the contents. At Solpak, our plant-fibre trays go beyond being eco-friendly — they are also technically advanced. A naturally insulating material, engineered for performance Plant fibres have a unique structure with built-in advantages: They retain heat. The natural [...]
Even with clean hands, every action counts. Temperature control and food hygiene are often discussed, but there’s another equally crucial factor: how meals are handled before being packaged and delivered. For caterers and food service providers, minimizing handling during food packaging is essential to limiting the risk of cross-contamination. Every contact is a potential risk [...]
Food packaging is no longer just about containing a meal. In 2026, it becomes a strategic lever to ensure food safety, optimize logistics, reduce environmental impact, and comply with increasingly strict regulations. In this context, caterers, institutions, and foodservice operators need to ensure their packaging solutions are aligned with these expectations. Here are three major [...]
This October 2025, Solpak celebrates 20 years of serving those who nourish the world, one meal at a time. But this isn’t just an anniversary. It’s a tribute to a journey built with our clients and partners: dedicated caterers, committed institutions, and organizations striving to do things right. Together, we’ve watched food packaging evolve. Together, [...]
Back-to-school season is always a busy time for school caterers. Food safety, kitchen efficiency, volume management... every detail matters when it comes to delivering fresh, safe, and appealing meals. No worries! With Solpak’s packaging solutions, you can get through this time (and beyond) with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you're still in planning mode [...]
Your dishes are delicious… but do they still look appetizing upon delivery? In the world of ready-to-eat meals, the first impression often comes through the eyes. Before even tasting, a dish is seen, smelled, and judged. That’s why presentation on the tray can make all the difference. You don’t need to be a food stylist: [...]
When it comes to choosing a container for your meals, it’s easy to be swayed by an attractive unit price. After all, saving a few cents per unit can seem significant at high volumes. But if we look beyond the price tag, what do we really discover? At Solpak, we invite our clients to take [...]
Can a container damage your reputation? Even if your meal is delicious, a leaky sauce on the lid can ruin everything. In food services, attention is usually focused on menu quality and taste, and rightfully so. But imagine this: a customer eagerly opens a meal they just picked up from their favorite caterer. They expect [...]
