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Navigating EPR & Tariffs in Food Packaging: Trends, Insights, and Best Practices

By Nick Bailey, President, SOLUT!April 3, 2025As food packaging regulations evolve and global trade dynamics shift, bakery and deli decision-makers—including category managers, culinary innovation teams, packaging buyers, and food processors—are navigating a complex landscape shaped by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and tariff pressures.These regulatory and economic forces are transforming packaging decisions, from material selection to supply chain strategy. With...

Top Packaging Trends for Food Manufacturers & QSRs in 2025: From Bakeries to Frozen Dinners

Packaging trends in 2025 are shaping the way food manufacturers approach product design, retail strategies, and customer satisfaction. From sustainability to minimalism, staying ahead of these trends can help your brand secure retail space, capture consumer attention, and enhance QSR operations. Here are the key packaging trends and how innovative paperboard solutions can elevate your products.1. Sustainability Is Non-NegotiableSustainability continues...

Sustainable Packaging: Why Retailers and QSRs Are Demanding More

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. Major retailers, consumers, and QSRs expect food manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly practices, and packaging is often the first touchpoint for demonstrating commitment to the environment.Retailers like Walmart and QSR leaders such as Starbucks are setting rigorous sustainability standards, prioritizing:Recyclability: Materials that are easy for consumers to recycle. Composting: Compostable packaging aligns...

How Customized Paperboard Packaging Can Help Get Your Product on Major Retail Shelves & in QSR Chains

Getting your product onto the shelves of major retailers like Walmart and Albertsons—or into high-volume QSR chains like Starbucks or Pizza Hut—requires more than just a great product. Packaging plays a critical role in convincing both retailers and consumers that your product belongs. Customized paperboard packaging offers food manufacturers the ability to meet strict retailer and QSR requirements, boost shelf...