PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

Paper is paper, right? Not necessarily. Although butcher paper and freezer paper can be used for similar purposes in the food service industry, that doesn’t make them the same thing. Custom paper products not only help improve a restaurant’s image, but they also help staff to prepare and serve food safely and easily. It's essential to choose paper products carefully and stock your restaurant with the items that will keep your business running smoothly and efficiently.

When is the last time you thought about the impact of your restaurant’s tray liners? Many restaurants, food trucks and delis need butcher paper tray liners or table covers to protect trays and tables and to keep food safe. Although food service paper may not seem like a strong way to market your restaurant, it’s important to consider the creative ways you can leave a memorable impression of your brand with your customers.  

Making and serving pasteles during the holidays is a Puerto Rican tradition and is a popular dish in many Latin America and Caribbean countries. Pasteles are savory treats that are typically the product of a family team effort. Each person in the family, even the youngest, is assigned a job of grating, mixing, stuffing, or wrapping. Pasteles are made with pork or chicken and adobo stuffing. Then they are encased in a green plantain or yuca masa and wrapped in banana leaves. Finally, they are wrapped in a specialty paper that is engineered to withstand the boiling process. Traditional pasteles are boiled, not steamed. Hold your pasteles together with the best quality pasteles paper, available from Oren International. We have created a premium 12"x12" Oren's Original Pasteles Paper for all your holiday inspired cooking.

Freezer paper is a polyethylene coated paper with many uses.  At Oren International, we offer Sentry Brand freezer papers in White and Natural colors, which are specially crafted to conform to the shape of the food item being wrapped, while the poly coating zips moisture in to prevent freezer burn.  Freezer paper is often used in delis, restaurants and grocery stores as a quick-serve sheet to wrap sandwiches, deli meats and cheeses. 

As hunters everywhere gear up for hunting season, now is the time to prepare for it with the right tools. Beyond the equipment needed for the hunt, it’s important to stock up on the necessary materials to preserve meat after the adventure. Using high quality freezer paper is the most economical way to store meat, game, fish and poultry in the freezer for extended periods of time. Freezer paper’s poly coating keeps moisture inside to prevent freezer burn and conforms to the food item being wrapped.

How often do you pay attention to the tabletop covers at your favorite restaurant? If they are solid white or black, you probably don’t think twice. As those in the food service industry know, tabletop covers are an important dining feature that can be used for advertising, promotions or entertainment.