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Butcher paper is actually incredibly versatile. So much so, it’s almost a crime that we still call it “butcher paper!”

Barbecue — and barbecue competitions — have long had an important place in the history of American cuisine. That’s because those who love good barbecue don’t take it lightly. Competitive barbecue conjures up images of country cookoffs and friendly rivalries. But barbecue competitions are no longer simply a regional, backyard affair.

Competition in the foodservice industry is fierce and it continues to heat up. Thanks to cooking shows and celebrity chefs that have put foodservice in the spotlight, plain and simple no longer cuts it when it comes to the way food is wrapped and served.

It’s barbecue season, people! Folks around the U.S. will be doing their fair share of grilling and smoking in the coming months — and they’ll all be looking to create masterpieces that are the envy of the neighborhood.

If you’ve ever come across a sturdy piece of paper that appears to have a waxy or shiny coating on one or both sides, then you have probably encountered polycoated paper. Its special design and durability makes this paper versatile for a number of different business uses and industries, from foodservice to steel production to packaging and shipping.

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.

If you’re in the market for heavy-duty paper to cover surfaces during a construction or renovation project, you may not even realize you have options. But when the time comes to select paper to protect the surfaces around your home or construction site, it’s important to note that there are a variety of materials you can choose, and that different products are suited for certain scenarios.

Flexographic printing has gained praise in a number of industries for its versatility and affordability. And when it comes to branding, the flexo printing process makes it simple for companies to enhance their message in many unique ways, and on various substrates that traditional printing presses can’t accommodate, including plastic, film, and cellophane.

Flexo also works perfectly for printing on kraft paper and butcher paper, which are used in the food service and packaging and shipping industries among many others. Flexo inks have a low viscosity, which means faster drying time and faster production time as a result.

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.

When it comes to branding, no packaging detail is too small. Just ask the Disney Co., which ships countless packages daily from fulfillment centers around the globe. Despite being one of the best-known brands in the world, the company still recognizes the importance of the smallest details.

That’s why Disney recently branded the paper it uses inside packages it ships from its packaging and fulfillment center in the Southeastern United States. Disney selected custom-printed kraft paper from Oren International to personalize its packaging process.