Plastic packaging may be the key to less wasted food

It’s not exactly new news that plastic packaging is a cost efficient way to protect food before it is consumed. It is lightweight, flexible, and serves its primary function of preserving the food inside. ...read more

1/23/2014 5:05:38 AM Posted by Beth

Return of the Twinkie

Good news! America’s favorite cream-filled sponge cakes have returned. Whether you noticed they were gone or not, Twinkies have been re-introduced with some improvements. The iconic sweet treat took an ...read more

1/16/2014 8:57:27 PM Posted by Beth

Food industry demands packaging that allows long-lasting food

According to World Packaging News, the shelf life of food products is a main focus for those involved in food and beverage packaging. The rate at which the food industry is growing, is allowing more and ...read more

1/16/2014 6:21:30 PM Posted by Beth

The role of effective packaging within the supply chain

It is becoming more and more apparent that the role of packaging in the supply chain is extremely important. The task of keeping products safe and fresh during their journey from farm to fork is a vital ...read more

1/9/2014 8:25:15 PM Posted by Beth

Measuring the shelf life of a product

If you have ever pulled food out of the pantry, and then been disappointed by its odd smell or color, then you understand what shelf life is. That food, which probably looked delicious when it was bought, ...read more

1/8/2014 6:07:25 PM Posted by Beth

Improvements in food packaging may increase shelf life

Packaging products in a way that gives the longest shelf life possible is a highly desired outcome in the packaging industry, especially when it comes to packaged food. Insuring that the food remains safe ...read more

1/8/2014 6:04:21 PM Posted by Beth

Order now for delivery in January

We want you to start the year off fully stocked. Be sure to get your order in now for January delivery. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season from the Great American Packaging family. Happy Holidays ...read more

12/16/2013 4:28:29 PM Posted by Beth

Small Business Saturday was a huge success for 2013!

We all know of the crazy shopping weekend that occurs after Thanksgiving. Black Friday, followed shortly by Cyber Monday are two of the busiest shopping days of the entire year. In between those two, however, ...read more

12/10/2013 8:37:12 PM Posted by Beth

How to keep your family business running smoothly

According to the Small Business Administration, nine out of 10 businesses in the United States are family-owned. We’re proud to be one of them. We understand that, while running a family business ...read more

12/6/2013 12:25:37 AM Posted by Beth

Be sure to get your order in for delivery by 12/31!

The end of the year is quickly approaching and we don’t want you to run out of products. Check out the dates below and make sure you get your order in by the deadline, in order to make delivery by ...read more

11/26/2013 7:11:02 PM Posted by Beth

Our printing passes the tape test with flying colors

Quality of our products is of utmost importance here at Great American Packaging. We did a test to demonstrate the quality of our printed poly bags compared to others. In this test, we simply placed a ...read more

11/19/2013 6:15:56 PM Posted by Beth

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