PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

Why is Pink Butcher Paper the #1 Choice for Barbecue?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Barbecue is as much art as it is skill. It's not just the act of throwing some ribs or a brisket on the grill. It's the act of transforming a slab of raw meat into a delectable feast for the senses. And true barbecue artisans take it very seriously.

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Tags: Food Service Paper

6 Reasons Why Pink Butcher Paper has no Equal in the BBQ World

Posted by Oren International on Mon, Mar 24, 2025

If you’re a BBQ restaurant, grocer, or butcher, you are certainly aware of the popularity of pink butcher paper. Pink Butcher paper is currently the number one requested paper when it comes to Texas-style meat smoking. Here at Oren International, we make sure our clients receive the high quality food service paper they need. It’s a hard grade to make but having the right color and grade of pink butcher paper is important to your food presentation. If you’re considering pink butcher paper for cooking, presentation, or wrapping fresh cuts of meat, be sure to ask for Oren International Pink Butcher paper for the highest quality there is.

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Tags: Food Service Paper, Butcher Paper

Sheeting, Slitting and Rewinding Services – How Can We Help?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Mar 11, 2025

 If you're new to paper converting or have been involved in the paper industry for years, you have probably come across the terms “slitting”, “sheeting” and “rewinding” more than once. What you will most likely receive from companies is a listing of maximum roll widths and other measurements and capabilities for slitting, sheeting, and rewinding, but what you rarely find is an overview of what those services actually involve.

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Is Your Restaurant Ready for the Spring Rush with Custom Printed Butcher Paper?

Posted by Mark Jones on Wed, Feb 05, 2025

We all know that when the weather warms up, patrons begin to get out more and visit their local eateries. The time to prepare for the rush is now. Thinking of amplifying your brand? Make it happen with our Custom Printed Paper products. Your logo and message can be prominently displayed on rolls or sheets of Butcher paper. Be sure that when your customers take their "food styling" pictures, and post them, that your logo is there for all to see.

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Tags: Butcher Paper

The 10 Ways Teachers Can Use Kraft Paper in the Classroom

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Emerging out of its historical role as picture frame liner and stepping into the spotlight as so much more, we present to you, the amazing uses of Colored Kraft Paper

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Spice up Summer Parties with Our Pink Butcher Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Fri, Jun 14, 2024

Summer is upon us and that means more time to enjoy outdoor activities. After the pool parties, trips to the beach or camping adventures are over, it’s time to eat. One easy way to entertain guests and soak up the sun is with a cookout. Hosting a party doesn’t have to be expensive.

Believe it or not, you can take on dinner and décor all with paper. Find out how a roll of pink butcher paper can help you serve dinner in style this summer. 

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Tags: Butcher Paper, Kraft Paper Uses, Custom Paper Ideas

How Our Polycoated Paper Offers Durability and Versatility

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Mar 27, 2024

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 probably have a  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.

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Tags: Custom Paper Ideas, Freezer Paper

Why Does Steak Paper Come in Different Colors?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Feb 27, 2024

Steak papers are a very durable display option to help reduce spoilage of meat, poultry and fish. Our 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

Do You Know the Difference Between Flexographic and Offset Printing

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Jan 30, 2024

Every printing job requires a different set of needs. Black and white newspapers and colorful flashy signs don’t use the same printing process, and it’s important to know why. At Oren, we use the best printing process for the different types of paper products we offer. Two of the most popular printing processes are flexographic and offset printing. We utilize a 72" wide multi-color flexographic printing press. Here are some helpful ways to distinguish which printing process will be used for your next order.

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Tags: Flexographic Printing

Wrap Up Your Holiday Gifts and Enhance Your Promos in Custom Printed Kraft Paper

Posted by Mark Jones on Tue, Dec 05, 2023

With the holidays fast approaching, there are dozens of different ways you can get into the holiday spirit while also boosting your bottom line.

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Tags: Kraft Paper Uses