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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 15th annual Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) reveals the industry experienced a noticeable slowdown with the stagnation of orders and slower purchasing up and down the supply chain.
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- Foodservice Packaging Institute's 15th annual survey shows slowdown of purchasing in the supply chain and uncertainty due to recession potential.
- FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 15th annual Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) reveals the industry experienced a noticeable slowdown with the stagnation of orders and slower purchasing up and down the supply chain.
- This annual survey collects opinions from companies throughout the foodservice packaging supply chain, including raw material and machinery suppliers, packaging manufacturers, distributors and operators.
- The second section provides high-level trends in the foodservice packaging industry based on FPI staff analysis of member submissions, as well as FPI's general industry observations.
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute and QSR Magazine have selected the winners of the highly competitive 2023 Foodservice Packaging Awards. This year saw participation from familiar names in the foodservice packaging and restaurant industries. After rigorous evaluation, first-place winners across all categories and a special Judges Choice have been awarded.
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- Winners of the 2023 Foodservice Packaging Awards, sponsored by Foodservice Packaging Institute and QSR magazine, revealed during FPI's fall conference.
- FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute and QSR Magazine have selected the winners of the highly competitive 2023 Foodservice Packaging Awards.
- "These award-winning packages illustrate the power of design in influencing customer purchasing decisions while also increasing product performance in foodservice packaging."
- For nearly two decades, FPI and QSR have partnered in these bi-annual awards to recognize innovation and creativity in the foodservice packaging industry.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Economics FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) encourages the responsible use of all foodservice packaging (FSP) and serves as the voice of the industry representing manufacturers and their raw material and machinery suppliers. Through its efforts in collaborative programs, research, grants and advocacy, the organization has spearheaded the advancement of recycling take-out containers, such as plastic cups and containers, paper cups, paper bags, pizza boxes and aluminum trays.
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- The Community Partnership program provides communication grants to help educate residents on how they can recycle items, like cups and take-out containers.
- "Collaborating with FPI empowered Atlanta to add take-out containers, such as paper cups, to our recycling program.
- Additionally, the FPI team supported efforts to educate the nearly 100,000 households we serve to recycle right."
- "We are proud of the efforts our team, members, industry collaborators and community partners have made to increase recovery of foodservice packaging," said Dempsey.
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute commissioned an independent study to compare the sanitary quality of single-use foodservice packaging and reusable options. The results of the 2022 sanitation study show higher aerobic plate count microbial levels in reusable to-go foodservice items than in reusable dine-in and single-use items. Over 85% of the reusable to-go foodservice items tested had higher than acceptable microbial levels.
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- An independent study commissioned by the Foodservice Packaging Institute shows higher microbial levels in reusable to-go durable foodservice items than in reusable dine-in and single-use items.
- FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute commissioned an independent study to compare the sanitary quality of single-use foodservice packaging and reusable options.
- The results of the 2022 sanitation study show higher aerobic plate count microbial levels in reusable to-go foodservice items than in reusable dine-in and single-use items.
- "The goal of this research was to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the hygienic condition of foodservice serviceware items, particularly the reusable takeout and delivery containers, single-use items and dine-in reusable foodservice items," said Natha Dempsey, president of the Foodservice Packaging Institute.
FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nominations are now being accepted for the bi-annual Foodservice Packaging Awards competition to honor excellence and innovation in foodservice packaging. The Foodservice Packaging Institute and QSR magazine kick off their 12th competition with multiple award categories to serve the industry.
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- FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nominations are now being accepted for the bi-annual Foodservice Packaging Awards competition to honor excellence and innovation in foodservice packaging.
- The Foodservice Packaging Institute and QSR magazine kick off their 12th competition with multiple award categories to serve the industry.
- Innovation in Convenience: For innovative features that make packaging easier to use and/or more convenient for the consumer and/or foodservice workers.
- Foodservice packaging manufacturers, their suppliers, foodservice operators, distributors, public relations firms and others are encouraged to enter the free competition by nominating themselves or others.
FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2023 State of the Industry Report reveals that the industry is seeing a steady comeback since the slowdown of the pandemic, despite current economic uncertainty. Results show that 60% of foodservice packaging manufacturers and suppliers experienced growth in volume, which is down 20% compared with last year's large increase coming out of the pandemic. In a large jump from 31% in 2021, 70% reported profit growth in 2022.
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- Results from the State of the Industry Report show 70% of respondents reported profit growth; 60% experienced growth in volume.
- FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2023 State of the Industry Report reveals that the industry is seeing a steady comeback since the slowdown of the pandemic, despite current economic uncertainty.
- "On an encouraging note, foodservice operators who responded saw increased sales, and were overwhelmingly optimistic that this trend would continue in 2023."
- The 24th State of the Industry Report includes input from raw material and machinery suppliers, converters, and foodservice distributors and operators.
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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Food industry FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 14th annual Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) reveals that industry opinions remain focused on post-COVID-19 concerns indicating that supply chain issues, inflation and requests to "do more with less" are dominant subjects, along with a continued focus on off-premise dining.
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- Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual survey shows post-pandemic economic pressure and stretched global supply chain remain key factors within the foodservice packaging industry.
- Respondents disclosed that extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy is becoming more prevalent for the foodservice packaging industry.
- This annual survey collects opinions from companies throughout the foodservice packaging supply chain, including raw material and machinery suppliers, packaging manufacturers, distributors and operators.
- ABOUT FPI: Founded in 1933, the Foodservice Packaging Institute is the trade association for the foodservice packaging industry in North America.
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Restaurant FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2022 State of the Industry Report reveals that more than 80% of foodservice packaging manufacturers and suppliers experienced growth in volume. About 30% of respondents reported profit growth, a decrease compared with 40% of respondents in 2021.
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- FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2022 State of the Industry Report reveals that more than 80% of foodservice packaging manufacturers and suppliers experienced growth in volume.
- The 23rd State of the Industry Report includes input from raw material and machinery suppliers, converters, and foodservice distributors and operators.
- The survey looks at industry issues, such as changes to volume and profits; expansion and purchasing plans; and opportunities and challenges facing the industry, including COVID-19's ongoing effect.
- Responses indicate confidence in the industry with signs of growth in both volume and profit," said Natha Dempsey, president of the Foodservice Packaging Institute .
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Chick-fil-A "The Foam Recycling Coalition utilizes partnerships and investments to help communities and recycling businesses in the U.S. and Canada purchase that equipment to expand their programs and include foam polystyrene."
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- "The Foam Recycling Coalition utilizes partnerships and investments to help communities and recycling businesses in the U.S. and Canada purchase that equipment to expand their programs and include foam polystyrene."
- The grant program is made possible through contributions to the Foam Recycling Coalition, which focuses exclusively on increased recycling of post-consumer foam polystyrene.
- ABOUT FRC: The Foam Recycling Coalition was formed under the Foodservice Packaging Institute in 2014 to support increased recycling of foodservice packaging made from foam polystyrene.
- FRC shares general information on foam recycling, provides technical resources and offers funding assistance to programs ready to start or strengthen post-consumer foam recycling.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Foodservice FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) is pleased to announce the recent publication of a new white paper entitled The State of Paper Cup Recycling.
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- FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) is pleased to announce the recent publication of a new white paper entitled The State of Paper Cup Recycling.
- This comprehensive paper examines the evolving landscape of paper cup recovery efforts including recycling challenges, technical aspects of material sorting and processing, and end markets utilizing recovered cups.
- The new white paper, The State of Paper Cup Recycling, provides an in-depth analysis of where we are and where we are headed."
- For more information on the webinar and to register, visit: The State of Paper Cup Recycling Webinar .
