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Catering to Smart and Healthy Choices The landscape of snacking is undergoing a shift, transcending age demographics and dietary requirements. From school-age children needing nourishment between classes to adults managing their dietary needs, including those on weight loss drugs, the demand has pivoted to healthier, protein-packed options

Tiny Sizes, Maximum Return The trend of everything mini was on the rise throughout 2024 and will certainly continue in 2025.  The realm of miniature cocktails, appetizers, and more has come to stay.  Serving as a canvas for showcasing creative culinary and mixology skills, it also serves

Capture the Flavor: All-New LD Seafood Bags The Issue & The Solution The seafood and Cajun dining segments many times turn to mesh bags for cooking seafood. While this method is favored for its ability to infuse flavor and texture into the seafood, it often results in

Rising Seafood Options, Continued Need for Protective Equipment The Rise of Seafood Options In recent years, the allure of seafood has captured the palates of diners across the nation. The delectable array of seafood options gracing menus has continually increased. From succulent shrimp and flaky salmon to

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

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

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

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,

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

Elevating Success: Unveiling the Handgards® National Sales Meeting Handgards® representatives gathered last week at our annual National Sales Meeting, proudly held in El Paso, Texas, where our company began over 60 years ago.  This yearly event unites our Sales and Marketing Teams which have grown to span