QSR September 2022

S P ON S O R E D B Y G E N PA K

How to Nail Takeout and Delivery Presentation and Safety Beat some of the most troublesome problems in off-premises dining: food migration and order accuracy. / BY JOCELYN WINN

well. That’s all behind our engineering.”With a segmented base and lid, Genpak’s hinged ProView Close-Off containers provide com pletemeal component separation, preventing foodmigrationbysecuringeachcompartment. Genpak’s Clover line has a secure closure sys temthat stackswell without blocking vents. Genpak products solve presentation and safety needs across market segments with both its reliability and durability, whichhelps enhance off-premises customer experiences. Choosing the right product is a balance be tweenformandfunction. “At theendof theday, it’s really based on functionality and what’s trending in the currentmarket,” Bowser says. Thesame is true forchoosingacontainer for its insulationpropertieswhileseekingrecyclable or compostable properties across markets. “We receive feedback that the operatormeals are arrivingwarminour containers. Our goal is to hit those top performance values for the businesses.” Genpak’spolypropylenecontainers,which Bowser reports are happily being repurposed

N o one wants their specialty barbecue sauce to drip into their house-made pickles, or worse, hot and cold items to compro mise eachother—or the paying customer. Food packaging manufacturer Genpak—headquartered in Char lotte, North Carolina with 17 facilities across North America—helps maintain consistent presentation and safety of takeout and delivery items toprotect restaurants’ products andbrand integrity. Avarietyof to-gocontainer shapes, sizes, andcolors insustainable, microwave-safe, hinged, two-piece, and vented options abound in theirHarvest Fiber, Clover, ProView, andProViewClose-Off lines, for instance, tohelpalleviatethekeyproblems including foodpresentation, safety, and foodmigration. These containers allow restaurants to offer high-quality food to their customers the same way, every time. “Whether it’s a salad or a steak or chicken tenders, we really pride ourselves on the fact that the waythe food leaves thekitchenis theway it’s receivedwhenthecustom er goes home,” saysMonicaBowser, corporatemarketingmanager for Genpak. “Our containersaredesignedandtestedtoperformandtravel

byconsumers, seemtohit that sweet spot. “Theyarecurbsiderecyclable in somemunicipalities and canhelpmerge that branding for business owners,”Bowser says. “What’s important is retainingpresentationand keeping preparedmeals at the optimal temperature.” Containers designedwith clear lids provide another presentation and safety benefit to help the back of the house visually double-check orders to ensure accuracy, which equates to safety, presentation, and customer satisfaction. “The venting is a very small but powerful feature because it has humidity control that helps prevent moisture within the products,” Bowser says. “We’re trying to bridge being safe and secure while pre senting the orders accurately.” Evolvingwithinthe industryand forging long-termcustomer rela tionships is aGenpakpriority. “Overall,Genpakprides itselfonhavingtherightexpertstocontinue that legacy, andprovidegreat solutions for themarket,”Bowser says. ◗

To learn more, visit genpak.com.

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