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Use Flexographic Printing To Take Your Restaurant Branding to the Next Level

Posted by Mark Jones on Fri, Mar 19, 2021

brick-house-tavern-tap-drink-menu-tampaStanding out from the competition can be difficult no matter what industry you're in. In the restaurant game, it's a matter of success or failure. 

One of the best options available to restaurant owners is the use of branded paper products to take advantage of items you have to provide anyway, like table coverings, basket liners, or sandwich wraps. Many restaurants do this by adding an eye-catching logo, an informative and compelling offer, or some other piece of branded content of interest to customers.

Using logo paper or any other form of branded paper in your restaurant is a great idea. It's effective at making your restaurant stand out among your competition, and it's one the easiest marketing efforts for your business. 

The best option: flexographic printing

To keep printing costs down and get a high-quality custom printed paper product quickly, your best bet is to take advantage of flexographic printing.

In a nutshell, flexographic printing is the 21st century equivalent of the old letterpress printing methods that churned out newspapers and books for centuries. However, instead of a solid, heavy plate of movable type, flexo uses a cheaper and lighter flexible relief plate.

What's interesting about flexo printing for restaurants is that the ink used is of a lower viscosity than other printing options. That means shorter drying times which translates to lower overall cost and faster turnaround on your printing projects.

As a leading flexographic printing company, we know there are endless ways to use flexo printing to produce eye-catching branded paper products for all types of uses. Because it's less expensive and faster than other options, you can experiment to find what works best for your restaurant, and you can change things up as you see fit.

We offer a wide range of flexographic printing options to cover your needs, and our paper experts are here to help you pick out just what you need. If you're interested in more information about the flexo process for restaurant branding, we definitely recommend reading our guide, The Insider's Guide to Flexographic Printing.

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Why Black Kraft Paper is The "New Black" for Fall

Posted by Mark Jones on Tue, Sep 08, 2020

The cooler temperatures and colors off fall can be a breath of fresh air from the sweltering summer heat. At Oren International, we keep up with the seasonal trends, especially when it comes to paper. Black kraft paper is used for a variety of applications like backing for picture frames. But, if the picture framing industry is the only correlation you make with black kraft paper, its time to take a tour through the possibilities.

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Bring Your Projects to Life with Colored Kraft Paper

Posted by Mark Jones on Tue, Sep 01, 2020

You may already know that Virgin Natural Kraft paper, Virgin White Kraft paper or Natural and White Recycled Kraft paper are used in a variety of industries for packaging, wrapping, dunnage or crafts. Schools, churches and households seek out Kraft paper for bulletin boards, school supplies and artwork. Now, as we enter spring, colorful paper is used even more to dress up crafts. At Oren International, we now offer colored Kraft paper options to brighten up your projects.

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Create a Sweet Piece of Meat: Perfect Brisket Starts With Pink Butcher Paper

Posted by Mark Jones on Thu, Aug 13, 2020

The popularity of brisket smoking has absolutely skyrocketed in the last few years. Riding the wave created by Aaron Franklin, celebrity BBQ expert and owner of Franklin Barbecue, this classic Texas Barbecue dish is being savored by carnivores worldwide.

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Why We Love Custom Food Service Paper

Posted by Mark Jones on Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Restaurants, delis, butcher shops and grocery stores have historically used paper to wrap sandwiches, package cuts of meat, line baskets and trays, and cover tabletops. Because paper plays such an important role in the food service industry, it has evolved with style over time. Today, paper is custom printed to fit specific orders and helps add some color to food presentations. At Oren International, we offer only 100% FDA approved butcher and Kraft paper to the food service industry. Here are a few of the reasons we love custom food service paper. 

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Kraft Paper Projects for the New School Year

Posted by Mark Jones on Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Every year the school supplies list gets longer and longer as children go back to school each year. Though many items are essential to the curriculum, a long list of supplies can become expensive. For parents and teachers wanting to facilitate crafts and projects without breaking the bank, it’s as simple as having a roll of natural kraft paper on hand. This roll of versatile paper, can help create interesting learning activities for your students while keeping your classroom costs down.

 

 

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6 Types of Kraft Paper and Their Best Business Uses

Posted by Mark Jones on Thu, Aug 13, 2020

When you hear the words “kraft paper” there's probably a picture that comes to mind. For some people, it's a roll of thick brown paper that they wrap sandwiches in.  For others, it's a packing material or even school projects.

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Expert Tips to Avoid the Most Common Barbecue Fails

Posted by Mark Jones on Mon, Jul 20, 2020

A backyard barbecue is a pastime enjoyed by many people, and it represents an opportunity to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. If the end result tastes bad, or over/under cooked, the relaxation ends. Grilling/smoking meat seems like an easygoing activity, creating delicious barbecue can actually be very challenging. It takes preparation, time, and some "insider" knowledge. 

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The One-Time Use Tear-Off Menu Roll is Helping to Protect the Food Service Industry

Posted by Mark Jones on Thu, May 21, 2020

This single-use, sanitary option is the perfect way to keep your team and patrons safe:

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Why Scrim Paper is Your Strongest Paper Ally

Posted by Mark Jones on Thu, Feb 15, 2018

When you think about the strongest and most durable materials out there, paper probably doesn’t come to mind. And although the paper we most commonly encounter in our daily lives isn’t usually lauded for its strength, don’t be fooled — some paper stocks have some pretty big muscles to flex.

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