PAPER CONVERTING BLOG

When strolling through a local butcher shop or grocery store, checking out the meat on display is a must. A delicious prime rib sitting in a plastic, prepackaged tray may not have the same effect as the same cut of meat boasting on a colorful piece of steak or tray paper. If appearances matter, then steak and tray paper are the missing pieces to spruce up your deli case. Why make the switch?

Butcher paper is the type of paper traditionally used by butchers to wrap meat and fish, while kraft paper, in brown or white, has a range of uses from industrial shipping to packaging. Both of these paper types actually have a wide variety of uses outside of your local butcher shop or manufacturing facility.  

It goes by many names - deli wrap, sandwich wrap or dry wax paper, but all these terms evoke the image of that lightweight sheet cradling your corned beef sandwich just so as it arrives at your table in the restaurant.

Freezer paper is a polyethylene coated paper with many uses.  At Oren International, we offer Sentry Brand freezer papers, 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. 

Natural and organic foods, which were once sequestered in small health food stores, now play a prominent role in most of the mainstream grocery stores in the U.S.  With the total revenue for organic foods surpassing $30 billion in 2012, it’s no surprise that most major grocery stores are dedicating valuable real estate to this market.

We always enjoy being challenged to come up with new ways of doing things to make our clients’ businesses better. In fact, custom paper converting projects are our specialty.  We love getting the opportunity to develop alternatives for a traditional product and create something new.

A glass of Chianti and Pasta Bolognese make the perfect pair. But if red wine and sauce are creating a linen nightmare for your restaurant, consider topping your cloths with tabletop paper. You’ll save lots of money on cleaning costs, plus customized tabletop covers can improve your dining room’s look and feel for diners.

Just because you order a roll of white butcher paper, that doesn’t mean that’s what you’re going to get.  Some companies claim to sell white butcher paper, but actually only supply white kraft paper. While white kraft paper is great for many things, it is not intended or safe for direct food contact.

When dining out, it’s all about the presentation. The way your food is presented at the table can change your entire perception about the meal and make or break the experience. The tabletop makes a first impression with diners, and restaurants are taking advantage of this opportunity to make a statement about their food and establishment right from the start.

Pink butcher paper could be your secret recipe to success in the kitchen. Cooking in paper is growing in popularity, but that doesn’t mean just any food can be thrown in a brown paper grocery bag and placed in the oven (note: fire hazard). Consider safety and the proper cooking method, and you can be sure you’ll get five stars from your family on your next meal.