PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

Premium Freezer Paper Helps Preserve Deer Meat Freshness Longer

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Jan 08, 2013

The quality of freezer paper that deer processors and butchers use will help preserve deer meat longer and ensure a fridge full of venison for up to a year.  Using premium paper is very important and will extend freshness about three months longer than standard grade freezer paper, which preserves meat for 6-9 months.

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How to Save Money on Tray Liners and Sandwich Wrap in the New Year

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Tray liners and sandwich wrap help restaurants be efficient in cleanliness and packaging, but changing the types and sizes of food service paper your establishment buys can also bring big savings.

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Top 5 Types of Kraft Paper Used in Restaurants and Why

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Nov 27, 2012

Kraft paper is an important ingredient being used by many restaurants today. Its diversity, efficiency, custom ability and affordability make it a recipe for success for many eating establishments.

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What’s the Difference Between Butcher Paper and Freezer Paper?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Nov 20, 2012

Custom paper products not only help improve your restaurant image, but they also help your staff to prepare and serve food more quickly and easily. It's essential to choose your paper products carefully and stock your restaurant with the items that will keep your business running smoothly and efficiently.

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Food Service Packaging: What Type of Sandwich Wrap Works Best?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Nov 13, 2012

Printing your restaurant's logo on sandwich wrap is a great marketing strategy. People walk out of your sandwich shop and enjoy their lunch on a park bench, or inside their office. And everywhere they go, hungry people see your logo on that delicious sandwich. But food service packaging has to do more than advertise. It also has to keep your food fresh, sanitary, and ready-to-eat.

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Natural Kraft Paper vs Plastic - What's the difference for Sugar Packages?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Nov 06, 2012

Until the Civil War, sugar and many other household staples were packaged and sold in cotton bags. During the war, however, cotton became scarce as Southern men abandoned their cotton fields for battlefields. Paper replaced cotton as the food service packaging of choice, and today we still package sugar in paper bags.

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Why are There Different Colors of Steak Paper?

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Oct 30, 2012

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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There is No Substitute for Pink Butcher Paper

Posted by Alan NeSmith on Tue, Oct 09, 2012

If you’re a restaurant, grocer,  butcher or paper supplier, you are well aware that there is a national shortage of pink butcher paper. Currently the supply is scarce, but at Oren International, we’re working hard to 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 switching to another color temporarily, to say, peach or salmon, we’d like you to think again. 

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