PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

What is The True Difference Between Kraft Paper and Butcher Paper?

Posted by Mark Jones on Wed, May 31, 2017

If you’re in a profession or industry that uses kraft paper or butcher paper every day, you may think that the two are entirely different. While they are generally used for different purposes, you may be surprised to learn that butcher paper and kraft paper start out as the same paper.

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Tags: Food Service Paper, Butcher Paper

How Do You Use BBQ Paper? 3 Ways to Try Today

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, May 17, 2017

You don’t have to be Aaron Franklin or own the most expensive grill or smoker on the market to have a knack for cooking up some top-quality barbecue.

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Tags: Butcher Paper

Using Food Grade Butcher Paper to Boost Safety & Marketing

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Apr 12, 2017

If you’ve been using paper in your restaurant, deli or butcher shop for wrapping or handling food, you may think all paper is created equally. Not true, however. Paper is often marketed as food grade butcher paper when it isn’t actually FDA-approved to meet the requirements for safe food handling.

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Tags: Butcher Paper, Kraft Paper Uses

Pink Butcher Paper Rolls or Sheets: What’s Best for Your BBQ Needs?

Posted by Mark Jones on Wed, Mar 22, 2017

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the kickoff of the outdoor cooking and dining season.

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Tags: Butcher Paper

Does Your Meat Paper Need a Makeover? 3 Options to Consider

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Mar 08, 2017

If you’re a butcher working in a meat department or deli, chances are you’re using a single type of paper for various purposes — displaying, wrapping, cooking, or storing meats. And beyond ensuring that the meat paper you’re using is FDA approved, you probably don’t give it much additional thought.

But did you know there are more (and more colorful) options when it comes to paper and the purposes for which it can be used in your business?

If you’ve been doing the same thing, with the same paper, it’s time to give your meat paper a makeover.

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Tags: Butcher Paper

Is Your Restaurant Branding Company Overlooking These 3 Easy Tactics?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Feb 22, 2017

As a company specializing in restaurant branding and marketing, you’re well aware of the fierce competition your clients face in the foodservice industry. No matter how unique their concept, or how great their food, they’re still facing towering odds against long-term success. In fact, 60% of new restaurants fail in their first year, and 80% fail within five years.

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Tags: Food Service Paper, Butcher Paper

Why Pink Butcher Paper Sheets are Perfect for Smoking Meats

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Feb 15, 2017

When anyone brings up smoking meat, barbecue, and how their last recipe turned out, chances are, the conversation is going to turn to pink butcher paper. After all, since Aaron Franklin exploded onto the Texas BBQ scene, he shared his foolproof method for the perfect beef brisket, and everyone noticed that he used pink butcher paper to ensure the best bark.

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Tags: Butcher Paper

Why are There Different Colors of Steak Paper?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Steak papers are very durable and inhibit the spoilage of meat, poultry and fish. Colorful steak paper can also help meat, poultry and seafood stand out in grocery, butcher or deli display cases. The right color of food service paper can make a great impact on the presentation of fresh fish or Prime Angus steak in your butcher case. Not only do the various colors look nice, they actually were created for specific uses.

Here are some of the most common colors of steak paper and what they are used for:
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Tags: Food Service Paper, Butcher Paper

2 Things You Need to Know About Black Butcher Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Jan 11, 2017

We get a lot of requests for black butcher paper from customers in different industries for a wide variety of applications. In fact, it’s one of our frequently requested products. And, while there are two popular butcher paper types: white and pink, the term black butcher paper is actually a common misnomer we hear in the paper converting world.

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Tags: Butcher Paper, Kraft Paper Uses

Why Printed Butcher Paper is the Most Affordable Restaurant Branding Tool You'll Use All Year

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Jan 04, 2017

Branding efforts for a restaurant can require a large budget.

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Tags: Flexographic Printing, Butcher Paper