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2024 Pantone Color of the Year in Produce Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | April 11, 2024

Pantone, a global authority in color development and communication, has been influencing product...

Exploring Sustainable Packaging: Comparative Perceptions of Flexible Packaging in the United States and the European Union

BY Fox Packaging | March 18, 2024

In today's interconnected world, sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's a guiding principle...

Navigating PFAS: A Deep Dive into Fresh Produce Packaging Regulations and Sustainability Initiatives

BY Fox Packaging | March 11, 2024

Artist Collection 2023: Q&A with Designer Matthew Sustaita.

BY Fox Packaging | December 11, 2023

Fox Packaging had the pleasure of working with designer, Matthew Sustaita on our branded...

The Benefits of a Leno Packaging Program

BY Aaron Fox | May 16, 2023

The Fox Leno bag is a reliable and sustainable packaging solution for bulk fresh produce items like...

5 Tips for Keeping Your Equipment in Excellent Working Order

BY Fox Packaging | December 05, 2022

One of the most important investments you can make in your packing operations is your equipment....

Bakery Q&A with Redpack

BY Fox Packaging | September 12, 2022

Our newest manufacturing partner, Redpack Packaging Machinery® is based in the UK and specializes...

15 Sustainability Terms You Need to Know

BY Fox Packaging | August 08, 2022

Demand is rising for more sustainability-conscious products across the board, and specifically in...

2022 Packer Sustainability Insights Highlights

BY Fox Packaging | August 01, 2022

The Packer recently released its 2022 Sustainability Insights report that aggregated the...

Bag vs. Bulk is on the Rise

BY Fox Packaging | April 05, 2022

Over the past several years we have seen a very defined shift toward more flexible packaging...

The Benefits of a Circular Economy

BY Fox Packaging | January 10, 2022

What are the benefits of a circular economy? Have you experienced any supply chain issues lately?...

Significant Results from Small Improvements in Your Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | December 07, 2021

What if making small improvements to your packaging could lead to a multitude of benefits for your...

QR Codes and Smart Labels on Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | October 18, 2021

Scan your M&Ms to download a Spotify playlist. Scan the tabletop at your favorite restaurant to see...

Explore the Versatility of Leno Bags

BY Fox Packaging | July 16, 2021

While Leno mesh bags are best known for their use in agriculture—especially for bulk onions and...

Reduce Water Usage and Increase Throughput with Haith Produce Handling Equipment

BY Fox Packaging | July 02, 2021

Fox Solutions is a proud partner and the exclusive U.S. distributor of Haith Group, a world leading...

10 Stats That Explain the Future of Recycling

BY Fox Packaging | June 14, 2021

15.4 million tons of recyclables are collected annually

The Recycling Partnership, an action agent transforming the recycling system and activating a...

Ways to Approach Sustainability

BY Fox Packaging | April 26, 2021

As demographics continue to shift, generational influences impact the demand for more sustainable...

The Advantages of Transitioning into Flexible Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | April 08, 2021

Competitive pricing, increased sales, improved performance, sustainable and eco-conscious options,...

How to Reduce Food Waste at Home

BY Fox Packaging | March 10, 2021

As we have continued to experience a worldwide pandemic, regional weather anomalies, and heightened...

The Rules of the Packaging Game

BY Fox Packaging | February 25, 2021

By connecting with Fox Packaging for your flexible packaging needs, you are not simply working with...

What Makes Fox Packaging a Preferred Packaging Partner

BY Fox Packaging | February 08, 2021

Fox Packaging has been providing packaging solutions specifically designed to serve the fresh...

How to Upcycle and Reuse your Fox Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | January 18, 2021

What is upcycling? You can upcycle a used good or waste material to produce something new by...

What Shoppers Say About Food Waste

BY Fox Packaging | December 28, 2020

We shared in our last post that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that more food...

4 Ways Packaging's Reduction of Food Waste Has a Positive Economic and Environmental Impact

BY Fox Packaging | December 14, 2020

The United States is the global leader in food waste. Americans throw away nearly 40 million tons...

The Original Fox Fresh Mesh

BY Fox Packaging | November 30, 2020

The Fox Fresh Mesh bag is an industry-influencer. We're sharing five reasons to love this bag when...

The Demand for Automation Solutions

BY Fox Packaging | November 09, 2020

Companies of all sizes and industries have had to adapt their business practices as a result of the...

What You Need to Know About BioPlastics

BY Fox Packaging | October 30, 2020

Bioplastics have become a significant aspect of sustainable packaging discussions. Some...

VertiMesh Q&A with Keith Fox

BY Fox Packaging | October 19, 2020

In conjunction with the rollout of our new packaging material, Fox Fresh VertiMesh, we sat down...

Packaging Q&A with Craig Fox

BY Fox Packaging | October 08, 2020

This week, we sat down with Craig Fox, Executive Vice President of Fox Packaging, for a quick Q & A...

Automation Q&A with Aaron Fox

BY Fox Packaging | October 08, 2020

We sat down with Aaron Fox, President of Fox Solutions, for a quick Q & A about Fox Solutions'...

Consider Your Packaging in Totality

BY Fox Packaging | September 01, 2020

A rigorous life-cycle analysis (LCA) is the packaging industry's key tool for examining the...

5 Drivers of the Sustainability Push

BY Fox Packaging | August 17, 2020

The advantages of flexible packaging with regards to design and material includes easy storage...

Design Insights for Plastic Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | August 04, 2020

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation says that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the...

Sanitation and Safety: The Benefits of Plastic

BY Fox Packaging | June 22, 2020

Plastic is a dynamic and versatile resource that offers convenience, peace of mind, and stability...

End-of-Line Equipment Pairing: Weighing, Packaging, Palletizing, and Wrapping

BY Fox Packaging | May 26, 2020

End-of-line systems are synonymous with consistent quality and weight for your packaging products,...

How Does the How2Recycle Label Work?

BY Fox Packaging | May 08, 2020

In the US, 66% of recyclable packaging is not recycled1. With many environmental claims on retailer...

Increasing Your Competitive Position Through Automation

BY Fox Packaging | April 17, 2020

The clock starts ticking as soon as a produce item is harvested; and for the profitability of that...

3 Things We Learned After Visiting Our Local Recycling Center

BY Fox Packaging | April 06, 2020

As Americans, we create an enormous amount of trash. The average person produces about 4.4 pounds...

Meet the Fox Packaging Product Line

BY Fox Packaging | March 26, 2020

Having options is never a bad thing and understanding your options is a great thing. Navigating...

COVID-19: Reduce Exposure and Boost Immunity

BY Fox Packaging | March 17, 2020

In the U.S., consumer concern has escalated with daily reports of newly confirmed cases of the...

An Emotion Driven Consumer

BY Fox Packaging | February 17, 2020

Consumers are complex, with powerful emotions and expectations that are influencing relationships...

Addressing the Knowledge Gap in Sustainability

BY Fox Packaging | February 03, 2020

Notably, while the use of plastic has soared, rising environmental consciousness has influenced the...

5 Major Trends Impacting Flexible Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | January 22, 2020

According to research conducted in 2019 by McKinsey & Company, five major trends will severely...

3 Steps to a More Sustainable System

BY Fox Packaging | January 13, 2020

Materials, Closures and Automated Solutions When discussing sustainability, it is important to...

Fox Solutions Showcasing Newtec's Celox-P-UHD at the 2020 Potato Expo

BY Fox Packaging | January 01, 2020

A Conversation with Jim Savigny, General Manager at Fox Solutions The 2020 Potato Expo will be...

Sustainable Packaging Perceptions

BY Fox Packaging | December 26, 2019

Today, sustainability is often identified as a priority for brands, specifically within packaging...

Consumers' Impact on Sustainable Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | December 18, 2019

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In our post, Retailers and Corporate Social Responsibility, we wrote about how retailers are a...

Color Theory Part 2: Color in the Pre-Press Process

BY Fox Packaging | November 22, 2019

Your team has worked hard, they’ve used available resources to help dramatically improve your...

Packaging Design is a Team Sport

BY Fox Packaging | November 14, 2019

We can't say it enough. Packaging design is a team sport. Draft your MVPs early and meet often.

Best Practices to Achieve Inspired, High Impact Design

BY Fox Packaging | October 10, 2019

It’s the first moment of truth for your product. Your target consumer is standing at the retail...

Color Theory Part 1: Introduction to Color Theory in Packaging

BY Fox Packaging | October 02, 2019

Color theory is an influential business tool. Studies have shown that using color in presentations...

Retailers and Corporate Social Responsibility

BY Fox Packaging | September 05, 2019

Retailers have remarkable political and economic influence in the food system and an integral...

The Best Equipment Pairings for Large and Small Citrus

BY Fox Packaging | August 15, 2019

Not all citrus is created equally - especially when it comes to the equipment that most gently and...

Fox Packaging Talks RICs & Recycling

BY Fox Packaging | August 06, 2019

Resin Identification Codes Recycling can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Taking...

A Full Range of Flexible Packaging Solutions

BY Aaron Fox | July 30, 2019

We know that a lot goes into finding the perfect packaging for your product. Not only do you need a...

5 Challenges to the Bioplastics Trend

BY Fox Packaging | July 26, 2019

We are currently seeing a demand for both compostable and biodegradable packaging options that...

Selecting an Equipment Partner

BY Fox Solutions | June 26, 2019

Anyone who’s worked in machinery engineering recognizes that installing a modern, automated...

Designing for Sustainable Packaging

BY Aaron Fox | May 28, 2019

Research reveals that 42% of consumers are willing to pay more for products and services provided...

Sustainability Benefits of Flexible Packaging

BY Aaron Fox | April 15, 2019

Flexible packaging represents about 19% of US packaging sales, and about 90% of those packages are...

Haith Video Resources

BY Aaron Fox | March 22, 2019

The Haith Group is a UK manufacturer of potato and vegetable handling equipment for receiving, dirt...

Industry Leading Potato Packaging Solutions

BY Aaron Fox | February 19, 2019

A leading cause of decreased shelf-life for all potato varieties is greening - a natural...

WB Bagger Delivers the Most Consistent Performance on the Market

BY Aaron Fox | January 08, 2019

Specifically engineered with food safety in mind, the Fox Solutions' WB Bagger is constructed of...

Haith Group Awarding Winning Equipment Solutions

BY Aaron Fox | December 05, 2018

Fox Solutions is a proud partner and the exclusive U.S. distributor of Haith Group, a world leading...

7 Reasons Why Your Potato Operations Will Improve with the Newtec Celox-P-UHD Optical Sorter

BY Aaron Fox | November 21, 2018

Unlike its counterparts, the Newtec Celox-P-UHD Optical Sorter's unique design provides...

Fox Solutions Equipment Pairings

BY Aaron Fox | October 04, 2018

Having a wide variety of equipment options is important, but knowing which ones deliver optimal...

eBook Summary: 7 Global Packaging Trends Set to Transform the Packaging Industry

BY Aaron Fox | September 13, 2018

Still haven’t had a chance to read our latest eBook, 7 Global Packaging Trends Set to Transform the...

Patented Stand-Up Combo® Bag Film Upgrade

BY Aaron Fox | August 09, 2018

If you weren't able to attend the United Fresh Show last month, you may be unaware of a film...

7 Global Packaging Trends Set to Transform the Packaging Industry

BY Aaron Fox | July 17, 2018

Over the last five years, shopper trends and emerging technologies have created an enormous...

5 Reasons Fox Solutions’ Pouch Bagger is Right for Your Operations

BY Aaron Fox | May 29, 2018

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Built specifically for produce packing, you no longer need to rely on pouch baggers that have been...

Display Ready Packaging Checklist

BY Aaron Fox | April 25, 2018

Putting together a successful packaging program requires a lot of planning and coordination with...

New Facility Brings Increased Efficiencies

BY Aaron Fox | April 16, 2018

About 4 weeks ago, we celebrated the grand opening of our new 32,000 square foot printing facility...

Display Ready Packaging eBook

BY Aaron Fox | April 03, 2018

The reality that we now operate in a fiercely competitive online shopping environment requires a...

2018 Packaging Trends

BY Aaron Fox | January 11, 2018

As 2017 comes to a close, fresh produce companies like yourself are thinking about how you can...

Packaging Benefits Download

BY Aaron Fox | November 30, 2017

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We know you have a lot of packaging choices to choose from and your packaging should be as unique...

Retailer vs. Consumer Benefits

BY Aaron Fox | October 25, 2017

When it comes to fresh produce packaging, retailers need functional merchandising, product...

The Fox Packaging Advantage

BY Aaron Fox | October 11, 2017

At Fox Packaging, we are committed to supporting our customers with innovative bag designs that...

The Future of Fresh Produce Packaging

BY Aaron Fox | September 07, 2017

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A 2015 study conducted by the Freedonia Group predicted that demand for produce packaging would...

4 Reasons to Invest in Stainless Steel Packing Equipment

BY Aaron Fox | August 04, 2017

At Fox Solutions, we provide full stainless steel packing equipment solutions for all your fresh...

Flexible Packaging Benefits

BY Aaron Fox | July 19, 2017

In today’s crowded food space, brands are challenged to figure out how to stand out on the store...

The Science Behind Our Sustainability

BY Aaron Fox | July 05, 2017

In selecting the plastic materials for our bag designs, Fox Packaging considers a number of...

United Fresh Expo 2017

BY Aaron Fox | June 27, 2017

The 2017 United Fresh Expo has been wrapped up in Chicago and our Fox Solutions team brought three...

Not All Packaging is the Right Packaging

BY Aaron Fox | June 01, 2017

Even after a fruit or vegetable is removed from its plant, it is still a living organism that...

Recyclability Over Biodegradability

BY Aaron Fox | May 17, 2017

Over the last decade, sustainable packaging options have increased to one degree or another from...

Consistency and Performance Matter

BY Aaron Fox | May 02, 2017

For fresh produce packers, traditional wicketed baggers on the market required a compromise of some...

The Original Light Blocking Combo Bag

BY Aaron Fox | March 28, 2017

Potatoes have always presented a unique challenge with their sensitivity to light exposure and the...

Our Sustainability Story

BY Aaron Fox | March 14, 2017

“Sustainability” became trendy business jargon in the fresh produce industry about 10 years ago...

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