{"id":1297,"date":"2021-02-18T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2021-06-16T01:11:35","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T06:11:35","slug":"guide-food-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/guide-food-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Food Packaging: The Dos and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts say, \u201cPeople eat with their eyes.\u201d This is true, especially in food trucks and restaurants. The food packaging adds to the value of the food being served. Through food packaging, people can enjoy any kind of food in any place they go. Among the major distributors of packed food are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/30\/food-trucks-reviving-restaurant-industry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food trucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. How these mobile kitchens served their food tells a lot about them. With tons of outdoor events, concerts, fairs and festivals, it is very important to plan how to package and serve the menu among food trucks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a guide to food packaging: the dos and don&#8217;ts.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#dos\"> Food Packaging Dos<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#dos1\"> Be different<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#dos\"2> Brand your packaging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#dos3\"> Go green as much as possible<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#dos4\"> Make sure that the food packaging matches the food you serve<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#donts\"> Food Packaging Don\u2019ts<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#donts1\"> Don\u2019t use packaging that everybody else is using<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#donts2\"> Don\u2019t leave your packaging unbranded<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#donts3\"> Don\u2019t use too cheap or too luxurious packaging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#donts4\"> Don\u2019t add extra packaging only for design purposes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#right\"> Choosing the Right Food Packaging for Your Food Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#right1\"> Aluminum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#right2\"> Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#right3\"> Plastic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#right4\"> Styrofoam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dos\"><b><\/b><strong>Food Packaging Dos<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dos1\">Be different<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine that all other food trucks are serving soup. You want to sell a special soup recipe in your food truck. Are you going to sell it in the same container as the others? There are affordable and easy ways to customize your food packaging. So, try to be different to stand out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse around the internet to look for a packaging supplier. Check for trendy food packages and compare their prices. If you\u2019re taking food packaging seriously, you\u2019re taking your food truck business to another level of success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t go away with standard packaging, here are cool ways to make it different:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a string with notes on the side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw a heart with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/18\/business-needs-website\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw a smiley with a simple message.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stamp your food truck\u2019s name and contact details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a fun message.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most food truck customers don\u2019t eat on the truck. By being creative enough, you can make them remember where they bought the food that you offer.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dos2\">Brand your packaging<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branding is very important to make a food truck standout. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/17\/make-food-truck-attractive-customers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food truck design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attracts potential customers to see what you offer. The same principle goes for food packaging. Its design should be consistent with your food truck. The consistency can help people identify your brand in the market. If your food truck uses specific colors or themes, your food packaging should follow.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dos3\">Go green as much as possible<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to make sure that the food packaging in your food truck is environment-friendly. This is not just for FDA regulation but to attract your target audience in patronizing your products. Consumers nowadays are very smart. They prefer buying from businesses that promote sustainability of the environment. So, it will be wise to use biodegradable or recyclable materials to pack your food offerings.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dos4\">Make sure that the food packaging matches the food you serve<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not want to serve gourmet doughnuts on a napkin. Or fried chicken in a soup bowl. Be sure that your food packaging design also matches the food item you serve. A smart trick is to make it look delicious by putting photos of the food outside the package. The color of the packaging should also match what&#8217;s inside. For instance, selling milk in a pink carton box gives an impression that it is in strawberry flavor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"donts\"><b><\/b><b>Food Packaging Don&#8217;ts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"donts1\">Don&#8217;t use packaging that everybody else is using<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to avoid using standard packaging on your food truck menu. Using packaging that everybody else uses doesn&#8217;t make you different from the rest of the world.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"donts2\">Don\u2019t\u00a0leave your packaging unbranded<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food trucks face a lot of competition. So, it\u2019s important not to leave your food packaging unbranded. Never forget to put your food truck and contact information on your food packaging. This means hitting 2 birds with 1 stone. You were able to pack the food you serve, and you have also marketed it to others.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"donts3\">Don\u2019t\u00a0use too cheap or too luxurious packaging<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an obvious fact in the retail market. People don\u2019t want a designer bag on a cheap plastic bag. To be safe, don\u2019t ever use too cheap or too luxurious packaging on your food truck\u2019s menu. Even though you\u2019re selling gourmet food, keep your food truck packaging as conventional as possible.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"donts4\">Don\u2019t add extra packaging only for design purposes<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food packaging means a lot of waste after the food is eaten. So, don&#8217;t add extra packaging only for design purposes. They can just add up to environmental waste, plus, they can also add up to the cost of your food packaging. Keep your food packaging at the minimum need to have a low impact on the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"20\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"right\"><b>Choosing the Right Food Packaging for Your Food Truck<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a food truck owner, you have many food packaging options to choose from. The material, shape, and size depend on your food truck\u2019s branding and the food it serves.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"right1\">Aluminum<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminum food containers commonly come in rectangular, round, and square shapes. Aluminum food wrap can be ideal for burritos and sandwiches. They hold in heat and are a great food packaging for food reheated in the oven (except microwave).\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"right2\">Paper<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper packaging has been a popular food packaging option nowadays. Besides being cheaper, they are environment-friendly and flexible in design. Bakery items can be packed in paper bags. Paper soup cups are a great way to serve great tasting soups.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"right3\">Plastic<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic food containers are great for heavy and liquid offerings in a food truck. They come in different shapes and sizes. You can opt for recyclable or reusable plastics to help save the environment. These are popularly known as bio-plastics.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"right4\">Styrofoam<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Styrofoam containers are great insulators. They are lightweight and cost cheaper. This type of food container is perfect for burger meals and steaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of food packaging you choose matters to your food truck. It&#8217;s a vital key to give your customers the best dining experience. So, it is your responsibility as a food truck owner to think carefully about how you&#8217;ll pack and serve your food offering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more tips for your food truck biz? Here are some great reads:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/11\/successful-food-truck-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Start a Successful Food Truck Business<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/11\/most-profitable-food-truck-items\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Most Profitable Food Truck Items<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/18\/expert-tips-food-truck-industry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert Tips to Crush Competitors in the Food Truck Industry<\/span><\/li>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you are looking into buying a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/used-mobile-food-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new food truck<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unit, check out our listings at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UsedVending<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We make finding a truck for your business easy and more convenient. Contact our team anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experts say, \u201cPeople eat with their eyes.\u201d This is true, especially in food trucks and restaurants. The food packaging adds to the value of the food being served. Through food packaging, people can enjoy any kind of food in any place they go. 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