LINPAC and Leroy Foods, Norway, Create New Sushi Packages for Spanish Company Mercadona

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Leading fresh food packaging manufacturer, LINPAC, has collaborated with Norway’s Leroy Seafood Group to produce a range of resource-efficient sushi convenience packs, which will be supplied exclusively to leading Spanish retailer, Mercadona. Made from laminated PET with a printed film base tray and a clear anti-fog PET lid, the range comprises single and double portion… read more

Three Companies Present New Recyclable Package

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Tesco Plc has partnered with key supplier, Hilton Food Group, and fresh food packaging manufacturer LINPAC, to maximize the recyclability potential of its plastic fresh food packaging in support of the recycling industry. The three companies have worked together to bring the lightweight LINPAC Rfresh® Elite plastic pack for meat and poultry to Tesco shelves…. read more

The resealable Container Ezo Punnet for Berries from Wellpak

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No other product like the Ezo Punnet is being used to pack berries in the UK, making today’s launch a milestone in fresh produce packaging. As well as providing a point of difference for retailers in an ever more competitive marketplace, due to its unique combination of features, the Ezo Punnet is also the best… read more

Sanitation Strategies: Keep it Simple

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During a Christmas past, one of my daughters received a knitting kit with several rolls of yarn and needles accompanied with knitting directions. This daughter was actually quite intrigued by the thought of making herself an attractive scarf for the approaching cold, windy months in Chicago. Shortly after opening, she began reading the directions but… read more

Avoiding Accidental Allergens

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In the processing and packaging areas of baking and snack facilities, allergen-containing dust has been identified as a potential cross-contamination point. It’s also a common observation that’s made during many audits, including those by Global Food Safety Initiative inspectors and others. Specifically, the concern is that the contamination of non-allergenic foods by airborne dust and… read more

Creating a Periodic Equipment Cleaning Program

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When bakers think of sanitation as a “must do,” they think of routine cleaning initiated when a plant stops a production run or does a product changeover. However, there are areas of equipment and a facility that are not accessible during routine cleaning. Hard-to-reach and other at-risk locations not normally exposed need to be scheduled… read more

How Sports Stadiums are Upping Their Foodservice Game

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With three of the nation’s four prominent professional sports leagues in action, the May calendar is abuzz with action. The National Basketball Association and National Hockey League playoffs remain in full swing, while Major League Baseball has hit the one-month mark in its summer-long grind to the Fall Classic. Fans are pouring into stadiums from… read more

Menu-Labeling Laws Go Into Effect

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May 7 marked the official start date for the oft-delayed menu-labeling laws. It took nearly a decade, but at last restaurants and other away-from-home food retailers are being required by federal obligation to include calorie counts on menus and signage. The rule applies to “any restaurant or retailer serving food for away-from-home consumption with more… read more

NYC Bill Would Require Anti-Harassment Training

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New York City restaurants and other businesses with 15 or more employees would be required to conduct annual anti-sexual harassment training for all workers, including supervisors and managers, in a bill that is awaiting Mayor Bill De Blasio’s signature. The “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act,” a package of 11 bills aimed at addressing workplace… read more

6 Tips to Turn Servers into Service Stars

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Restaurateurs always look to enhance guests’ dining experiences and boost sales. Here, service expert Bob Brown, a speaker at our Restaurant Revenue Growth Conference, offers six tips on turning servers into service stars and increasing customer engagement: Know the products you’re selling. This is the foundation for increased sales and engagement. Many restaurants don’t provide servers… read more