Planetgards: Designed with the Earth in Mind

Introducing the Future of Food Service Handgards® has once again set the standard for innovation and excellence with the re-launch of our all-new Planetgards® Compostable Gloves, now presented in smaller packaging.  Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified, FDA compliant, and commercially compostable, Planetgards are designed with the planet

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Tips to Combat Operating Costs: Labor-Saving Products

One fell swoop: Reduce food expenses, overhead, and labor costs with Pangards® On the forefront of any operator’s mind these first months of 2025 have been two main issues: labor and sales.  Reducing costs while retaining labor and maintaining quality of product and service is undoubtedly a

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Handgards Acquires Inno-Pak

A Partnership to Grow and Nurture Joining Forces, Forging a Diversified Foodservice-Solutions Platform  Handgards LLC (“Handgards”), a leading distributor of foodservice products such as disposable gloves, reclosable bags, and expendables, and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., has announced the acquisition of Inno-Pak LLC, a portfolio

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Inventory Insight: Providing for Vegetarian Diets

Pre-portioning for Vegetarian Diets, Reduction in Waste With the number of individuals requesting vegetarian, vegan, or “flexitarian” options when dining out, the food service industry must continue to provide multiple options on their menus to accommodate such diets and preferences.  Indeed, the inclusion of plant-based menu options,

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Enhancing Labor Retention

Enhancing Labor Retention A shift in food-service employment The landscape of the food service industry in the United States is constantly changing, and a notable shift has occurred in the past four years: wages for employees have steadily risen, quitting rates have declined slightly (possibly due to

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