The Hydro AutoDose Dispensing System is a foolproof way to keep chemical dosage precise and at timed intervals. When there’s no room for human error in a busy restaurant, it’s an effortless way to keep grease traps maintained and drains from backing up. The AutoDose’s reliability makes it every professional kitchen owner’s dream turned reality with it’s simple programming and affordable price. Housed in a corrosion resistant cabinet, the Hydro AutoDose is durable and sealed against moisture. Simply mount on top of a 5-gallon pail, choose between an AC power adapter and/or eight D-size batteries, program flow rate/dispense volume/frequency, and clear your conscious knowing the job is under control. Now bask in the amazement of your first robot employee! Hard-working, keeps to himself and doesn’t request a paycheck!

It’s a new year and time to take a fresh approach to your branding.  We all have things that we have been wanting to do for years and never get around to. I imagine that getting personalized products for your location has always been something you were curious about, but didn’t know where to start.

I take pride in going the extra step for my clients and to be sure they stand out from competition and highly recommend customizing items such as bags, cups,coffee sleeves, napkins and boxes.  These simple items make a big impact on brand recognition and I take pride in offering the most popular products.

If you want to get your personalized products in time for Spring we need to get started on your artwork for approval as there is a 6-8 week lead time.  Please email dpokorny@imperialbag.com for a consultation on the best options for your location.

The US is going green with Ultragreen as the first company to manufacturer biodegrable, compostable and sustainable products made from wheat straw. They’ve done away with the environmental nightmare of petroleum-based plastics that take hundreds of years to break down, contaminate our soil, groundwater and oceans.

This is a great step towards making our country a cleaner place and huge growth opportunity for local farmers and community.   If you would like to learn more about Ultragreen, their expansion or product line please contact me directly or download the product PDF.

The latest and greatest innovation in coffee to-go is undeniably the FoamAroma coffee lid. As its name suggests, its first priorities include delivering the same foam experience you’d get if you were drinking an espresso drink without a lid, and to allow the aroma of the beverage to be enjoyed as you sip. The unique inverted triangle shape and angle of the drink hole allows the consumer to get foam at the same time as steamed milk and espresso. Side-by-side tests have proved that the FoamAroma leaves little foam behind, in comparison to the conventional lid which has a lot of foam stuck to the lid after the beverage is finished. The other major advantage, the air vent hole, is positioned under the nose to allow the aroma to be enjoyed by the consumer. This is perfect because we all know the smell is such an important part of the flavor!

Many other advantages about the FoamAroma make this the new must-have lid for any cafe. The design allows the consumer to better see the beverage level inside the cup to anticipate the tilt when enjoying their next sip. Because of the size and position of the holes, there is the benefit of airflow which controls the temperature of the drink to prevent a scalding hot sip which can burn the tongue and the taster’s ability to enjoy the rest of their coffee or tea. The holes are also large enough to accommodate two large straws without pinching them as the conventional lid does.

This lid offers so many advantages to the consumer, it’s no wonder those who have used it now ask for it by name.

In another push toward New York City being Mother Nature approved, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced that our city’s recycling program is expanding to include all rigid plastics. This news comes as area recycling is at an all time low of 15%, down from 20% in 2001. Many factors for the low recycling rates have been speculated, including confusion over which items could and could not be tossed in the recycle bin, lack of convenience in older apartment buildings that only offer one garbage chute, and an early cut back by Mayor Bloomberg in the recycle program to save money.

Starting immediately residents are encouraged to recycle all forms of hard plastic which will be sorted by a new optical technology that can identify and separate plastics by type. With the help of this sorting advance, the city can except to spare approximately 50,000 tons of waste from going to a landfill, and save taxpayers $600,000 per year. After expanding to include a new SIMS facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, the mayor is striving to get recycling to a 30% goal level by 2017.

The ultimate goal to be reached by this new recycling expansion is to simplify recycling and make it accessible for everyone living in New York City. The only stipulations that remain are to rinse off your plastic before placing it in a receptacle, and to avoid putting plastic bags in with your rigid plastic, as the bags tend to interrupt the optical technology as it sorts at the facility.

Enjoy your new life as a more effortless recycler!  Read More: Here

The past month has been extremely difficult for so many of us affected by Sandy.  As many of you know, I live in Long Beach, NY one of the areas hit hardest by Sandy.  I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your patience, kind words, thoughts, and prayers.  Many of my friends lost everything they owned and are still sleeping on family members couches, floors, or in some FEMA approved dingy hotel.  I was very lucky, I only had 5’ of water in my basement which knocked out all of the mechanicals of my house.  The good news is I just moved back home last week and I can now turn 100% of my energy back to you J.  I really cannot thank you enough for the outpouring of support…….it meant the world to me! Thank you!

Have you been to The Database of Complete Package website lately?

After much planning and effort to polish up our internet storefront we are pleased to have our new website up and running, ready for your packaging needs. You can browse through our staple categories, choose from Quick Service Restaurants, Catering & Event Planning,Coffee & Tea Houses; or use our favorite option for ease of use, the Product Search bar! All items have tags and keywords attached to help pull up the item you’re looking for in a flash.

While you’re perusing the containers, enjoy the fresh look with custom graphics that reflect our commitment to supplying a wide variety of restaurant needs that are environmentally minded and gentle on the budget.

Beyond the product, we also have toolbar links to customer references, links to manufacturers we carry, credit and resale forms, and a catalog of our past blogs. Take a look around and let us know how well the new set-up works for you. We appreciate your feedback since we created the layout with you, the customer, in mind.

Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with hot cups, cold cups, and lids from the Pink Ribbon product line at The Complete Package. This is an annual product that we are proud to offer as a way to promote breast cancer awareness. With these hot beverage cups, you can be sure that you’re putting your money where your mouth is. That’s because the cup you’re drinking from comes with a donation to Breast Cancer Research & Awareness. That’s right, twenty percent (20%) of all International Paper profits from Pink Ribbon product sales will be donated to Breast Cancer Research & Awareness.

Pre-Order Pink Ribbon Hot & Cold Cups Today

Keep in mind that these are specialty items that must be ordered in advance. Breast cancer awareness month may be in October, but you have got to get your order in no later than July 3rd if you want any Pink Ribbon products. This product line includes a pink ribbon design on the cup and a matching pink lid to go with it. However, you only need to pre-order the hot and cold cups. The pink lids can be ordered as needed.

Getting your order in now will ensure your customers know you’re a proud supporter of breast cancer awareness.  So please join us as we offer the Pink Ribbon product line to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2013.