As sustainability becomes a core priority for delis, bakeries, home bakers, caterers, and foodservice operators, the packaging industry is shifting fast. Customers want packaging that’s durable, functional, visually appealing, and just as important, eco-friendly. That’s why we’re excited to announce a powerful new partnership and product addition to our website: SOLUT! paper food packaging products, a line trusted by national brands like Panera Bread, Costco Wholesale, Sam’s Club, and Whole Foods Market.
This introduction isn’t just about adding new products. It’s about giving your business access to innovative, sustainable, high-performance packaging that aligns with your goals and your customers’ expectations. This blog will break down everything you need to know about SOLUT!, including their history, sustainability principles, the real benefits of their packaging, and the new products now available on our website.
The Story Behind SOLUT!: A Company Built on Innovation, Service, and Integrity
To understand why SOLUT! stands out in the food packaging industry, it’s important to look at where they began.
SOLUT! started in 2005 under the parent company DuraCorp, LLC, with one clear vision: To deliver innovative, sustainable packaging solutions to the food handling and processing industry.
From the beginning, their mission wasn’t simply to create another line of disposable containers, it was to rethink how packaging could work better, last longer, and impact the environment less. The company’s values have always centered around three pillars:
- Innovation – Constantly developing new materials and custom packaging designs.
- Service – Supporting businesses with honesty, reliability, and consistent quality.
- Integrity – Doing what’s right for customers, employees, and the planet.
As the company grew, so did their reputation. SOLUT!’s durable, high-performance paper bakeware and catering packaging quickly gained the trust of major national clients, including Panera Bread, Costco Wholesale, Rich Products, Sam’s Club, Rain Creek Baking, Whole Foods Market.
In 2008, the company officially rebranded to SOLUT! to emphasize their commitment to providing real-world solutions, not just products. Then, in 2014, they expanded into a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Lewis Center, Ohio. This move allowed them to scale production, innovate faster, and maintain control over quality. Today, SOLUT! continues to manufacture all their paper packaging in-house, ensuring every item meets the standards their clients trust.
One of the most distinctive aspects of SOLUT! is their R&D foundation. Their management team worked with a Fortune 50 company to develop the proprietary technology used in SOLUT!’s material design. This advanced engineering is what allows their packaging to achieve an unusual combination of high strength, heat resistance, sustainability, and food safety.
The result?
Food packaging that not only performs well but contributes to long-term environmental improvement.
What Makes SOLUT! Packaging Different?
When you’re choosing packaging for food production, baking, meal prep, or catering, performance matters. But in today’s market, sustainability and waste reduction matter just as much. SOLUT! brings together both priorities through a series of thoughtful, forward-thinking innovations.
Below are the benefits that make SOLUT! a standout choice for businesses looking to upgrade their packaging.
1. Reduce Plastic by Up to 50%
One of SOLUT!’s biggest achievements is their ability to dramatically reduce plastic usage without sacrificing strength or function. Their packaging uses up to 50% less plastic than comparable PET containers, an important step for any business aiming to lower its environmental impact.
This benefit goes beyond sustainability. Customers increasingly prefer brands that visibly reduce plastic waste, and switching to SOLUT! packaging sends a clear message: Your business cares about the environment and invests in better solutions.
2. Made with Up to 95% Post-Consumer Recycled Material
Many brands talk about sustainability, but few deliver it at the level SOLUT! does.
Their packaging uses up to:
✔ 95% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content
✔ 100% recyclable materials
This creates a true closed-loop system. Instead of materials ending up in landfills, renewed paper fibers are used again and again.
By adopting SOLUT!’s recycled paper and corrugated products, your business contributes directly to:
- Lower energy use
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- Decreased demand for virgin plastics and petroleum-based packaging
- Stronger recycling markets
For delis, bakeries, commissaries, and caterers striving for eco-friendly operations, this benefit is game-changing.
3. Minimize Packaging Waste with Functional, Minimalist Design
SOLUT! believes in using only what is necessary, no excess layers, inserts, unnecessary coatings, or bulky materials. Their minimalist approach ensures:
- Less material consumption
- Space-saving storage
- Lower shipping weight
- Reduced waste output
- Higher cost efficiency
This “less is more” model is especially valuable for high-volume operations that need to optimize every square foot of back-of-house storage.
4. Support Renewable Resources and a Stronger Planet
Unlike plastics, paper is a renewable resource, but SOLUT! takes that concept even further.
Here’s what makes their sustainability foundation strong:
- Packaging is made primarily from corrugated paper or solid paperboard
- These materials come from responsibly managed forests
- The U.S. grows 49% more trees than are harvested each year
- The forest products industry plants 1.7 million new trees daily
This approach ensures that choosing SOLUT! packaging helps regenerate natural resources rather than deplete them.
5. Fully Recyclable According to Fiber Box Association Standards
The majority of SOLUT! corrugated products meet the Fiber Box Association’s Repulpability & Recyclability Standard, meaning:
- They can be broken down efficiently
- They re-enter the recycling stream easily
- They meet national environmental guidelines
With 87% of Americans having access to paper recycling programs, SOLUT! packaging is more likely to be properly recycled than many alternative materials.
6. Reduced CO₂ Emissions and Energy Usage
SOLUT! packaging is designed to perform well while minimizing carbon impact:
- Corrugated paperboard produces 85% less CO₂ than PET plastic
- Nearly 60% of the energy used in U.S. paper production comes from renewable biofuels
- Reducing plastic content reduces reliance on energy-intensive petroleum manufacturing
This makes SOLUT! packaging a strong option for companies tracking emissions or striving to meet sustainability commitments.
7. Strong, Durable Packaging That Performs Under Pressure
Sustainability doesn’t matter if the packaging fails in real-world conditions. SOLUT!’s products are:
- Moisture-resistant
- Grease-resistant
- Heat-tolerant
- Freezer-safe
- Sturdy enough for transport and catering
- Designed for bakery, deli, and prepared food use
When you choose SOLUT!, you don’t have to trade off strength, presentation, or performance to get an eco-friendly solution.
Introducing the New SOLUT! Paper Packaging Line Now Available at KitchenDance
We’re excited to expand our catalog with a versatile selection of SOLUT! trays, lids, bakeware, and eco containers. These products are ideal for:
- Bakeries
- Delis
- Restaurants
- Meal prep services
- Food trucks
- Caterers
- Home bakers
- Commercial kitchens
- Manufacturing kitchens
Below are the new additions now available:
| Round & Fluted Baking Trays
- 8 oz. Round Oven-safe Paper Baking Cup #13810
- 8 oz. Kraft Release Fluted Baking Tray #21088
- 8 oz. Fluted Baking Tray with Extruded Polymer Coating #22078
- 8 oz. Round Kraft Release Baking Tray #90888
- 10 oz. Round Kraft Release Baking Tray #91088
These are ideal for desserts, individual baked goods, mini quiches, casseroles, pastries, and grab-and-go items.
| Square Rolled Rim Trays & Lids
Perfect for showcasing baked goods beautifully while keeping them protected during transport.
| Loaf Trays & Compatible Lids
Great for pound cakes, banana loaves, breads, and specialty desserts.
| Paper Baking Trays & Moat Lock Lids
Designed for deli foods, bakery items, meal prep portions, and display cases.
| Pizza Eco Tray & Lid Combo Pack
A lightweight, recyclable presentation option ideal for larger baked goods, snack assortments, or catering displays.
| Quarter Sheet Tray & Lids
- 9" x 13" Quarter Sheet Tray #42082
- Quarter Sheet Low Dome Lid #47924
- Quarter Sheet High Dome Lid #37925
Perfect for sheet cakes, pastries, brownies, savory dishes, and catering meals.
These additions give bakers, delis, and foodservice operators an upgraded option for everyday packaging needs without compromising sustainability.
Why Businesses Are Switching to SOLUT! Packaging
Switching to SOLUT! isn’t just a sustainability choice. It’s a business decision with long-term advantages.
✔ Customer Demand for Eco-Friendly Products Is Rising
More shoppers prefer brands that reduce plastic, use recycled materials, and demonstrate environmental responsibility.
✔ Strong Brand Impression
SOLUT!’s elegant, high-quality designs elevate your product presentation.
✔ Operational Efficiency
Lightweight paperboard and corrugated trays save storage space, reduce shipping weight, and simplify prep.
✔ Cost-Effective
Using less plastic and recyclable materials helps reduce waste fees and long-term environmental compliance costs.
✔ Trusted by National Brands
If major companies count on SOLUT! for their bakeware and deli packaging, small and midsize businesses can trust the same performance.
Final Thoughts
Introducing the SOLUT! product line marks an important step in offering packaging solutions that support businesses and the environment. These products bring together:
- Sustainable materials
- Functional, durable performance
- Recyclable, minimal-waste design
- Reduced plastic usage
- Trusted, commercial-grade engineering
- Attractive presentation for bakery and deli products
Whether you’re baking, prepping meals, packaging deli food, running a café, or supplying catering trays, SOLUT! offers a smarter, greener, more responsible way to deliver your products to customers.
Your customers care about sustainability, and now your packaging can reflect that commitment.