Culinary Squares™

Now High Dome & Low Dome Options Same Inside Food Space As Foam

Clamshell

Culinary Squares™

• Separate Bases and Lids - 8.5” Square • Single and 3-comp PP bases made with natural mineral

additives to reduce use of petroleum based resin by 40%• Interchangeable, clear PP vented, anti-fog lids• High dome and low dome single compartment fits both

bases• 3-Comp dome lid segregates foods and flavors

• Variety of Takeout Meal Containers and Lids • Two-Piece or Hinged Products• Culinary Series Offers Operators Three Choices• Sustainable Products: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Value at every price point

Culinary Series

• Square 8.5” Black Bases with Separate Clear Lidso Square shape remains popular trend for food presentationso Black containers highlight the food and remains chefs’ color of choice o Clear lids keep food looking fresh and appealing; fit neatly under base to eat on the

go

• Single and 3-Compartment Bases w/ Interchangeable Lids o Full meal in 1-compartment (36oz) or segregate flavors with 3-compartment base

(21/6/6oz)o Single compartment lid allows food to extend over dividers in 3-comp. base o Improve portion control with 3-comp. lid and keep solid food inside the 3-comp. base

• Performance & Quality at Lower Priceso Designed to protect the food presentation and enhance the takeout experienceo Bases and dome lids are made with high heat polypropyleneo Strong and durable design with cut-resistant mineral filled polypropylene bases o Holds hot food under heat lamps and in warming unitso Versatile material works well for cold foods and is ready for microwave re-heato Efficient 2-piece design and material combination minimize cost to operator

Affordable Alternativeto Foam and Paper

• Restaurant Experience at Homeo Attractive square shape is popular choice for on premise diningo Durable product design maintains the food presentationo Table-ready presentation means no re-plating o Store to table feature provides added value for the consumer

• Visibility Drives Sales & Avoids Errorso Clear, anti-fog, vented polypropylene lids keep hot food visibleo Increases impulse sales from grab ‘n go displayso Avoids errors on restaurant takeout orders

• Leak Resistant Closure Keeps Juices Inside• Easy-closing lids remain securely in place during handling and transit• Prevents messy spills and maintains food integrity• Compartmented base and lid segregate solid foods

Increase Consumer Satisfaction

Increase OperatorSatisfaction

• Speed and Efficiencyo Easy to fill bases keep operation running smoothly and efficientlyo Increase speed of filling multiple meals with straight-side square shape

base side by side in prep areao Quick and easy, leak-resistant closure snaps into place o Single compartment lids on 3-comp. base increases filling speed by

allowing food to extend over dividers

• Lower Cost o Control food costs with compartmented portions and shallow,

compartmented lid o Low cost alternative to hinged PP takeout packages with same capacity o Low cost option to other PP two-piece products

• Upscale presentation increases food value compared to cheap-looking foam clamshell

• High Heat Tolerant and Microwavableo Withstands temperatures to 230°F o Vented lid keeps leak-resistant closure secure o Versatile design for use with hot or cold foods reduces inventory o Microwavable feature allows reheat of cold prepared foods

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycleo Bases made with natural mineral additives reducing petroleum based

resino Designed for maximum performance with least material o No re-plating saves time and energyo Durable material is dishwasher safe allowing consumer to reuse o Bases and lids eligible for recycling after multiple uses

Sustainable Message

Three Package Styles

Available For Our Customers

14 Package Styles Hinged and Two

Piece9” x 9” – 3 hinged styles9.5” x 10.5” – 3 hinged styles

9” x 9” – 1 hinged style9.5” x 10.5” – 2 hinged styles

8.5” x 8.5” – 5 two-piece styles

Competition• Culinary Squares is an affordable solution• Target foam clamshells

o Improves brand imageo Increases value and food quality image

• Target other two-piece optionso Many tired, old designs in the market o Square is popular shapeo New package design refreshes the food presentation o Food costs continue to rise so new recipes need new packages

• Target hinged PP w/o clear lidso Similar material but no food visibility increases errorso Upscale option at lower price point

Same Food Space

CompetitionFoam Clamshell

• 9 x 9 Foam clamshell is considered “large” in this series; SAME INSIDE FOOD SPACE as Culinary Squares

• Foam provides some insulating qualities to keep hot foods hot; similar results seen with polypropylene

• Reworked closing tabs in current foam designs still pop open

• Most foam clamshells gap at the sides and leak• Lack of food visibility increases chance of error• Although improvements have been made to

foam, these cheap-looking products reduce the value of the food to the consumer

Score CardFoam Clamshell

CompetitionFoam Clamshell

• Pactiv offers four versions: conventional white, Smartlock in white and black, double tab locks/double laminated (for maximum heat tolerance & strength) in white and double tab lock in black.

• Dart offers perforated and non-perforated hinges, standard and reduced cube versions in white or black

• Genpak offers two styles of closure; snap-it and double lock. Some products are vented and have stacking features. Large clamshells are offered in white, black, tan and assorted stock patterns.

CompetitionPactiv

Conventional

Smartlock

Double Laminated

Premier Black

Pactiv Foam Conventional

Pactiv Foam SmartLock®

Pactiv Foam Double Laminated

CompetitionDart Foam

Size: 9 3/8” x 9” x 3” Case Pack: 200

White Black White RC* Black RC* 90HT1 90HTB1 90HT1R 90HTB1R Single Compartment, Non-Perforated 90HT3 90HTB3 90HT3R 90HTB3R 3 Compartment, Non-Perforated90HTPF1 90HTPFB1 90HTPF1R 90HTPFB1R Single Compartment, Removable Lid, Perforated 0HTPF3 90HTPFB3 90HTPF3R 90HTPFB3R 3 Compartment, Removable Lid, Perforated 90HTPF1V 90HTPF1VR Single Compartment, Removable Vented Lid, Perf. 90HTPF3V 90HTPF3VR

3 Compartment with Removable Vented Lid, Perf. *Reduced Cube

CompetitionDart Foam

Feature Advantage Benefit

PERFormer® Hinge Available

Allows lid to be removed from base for enhanced dining experience

Increases versatility and customer satisfaction

Knuckle on Tab Locking Mechanism

Helps prevent lid from opening unintentionally

Reduces chance of spills and waste

Dual Locks Provides secure closure Decreases accidental openings

Stock Embossed Designs Available

Provides upscale appearance Increases sales

Perimeter Closure Helps keep food in container and reduces leaks

Reduces customer complaints

Custom Embossing Available(for Qualifying Volumes)

Provides customer name recognition Increases repeat sales

Insulated Helps maintain food temperature, quality, and taste

Increases customer satisfaction

Dual Use Permits use for hot or cold food applications

Reduces inventory needs

Non-Absorbent Prevents liquid from soaking through

Reduces customer complaints

One-Piece Hinged Construction

Eliminates lidding confusion Increases operational efficiency

Really???It’s still foam!

CompetitionGenpak Foam

CompetitionPactiv PP

• All three polypropylene lines are older designso MealMaster® HMR Large Containers/Lidso ClearView Micromax® Containers/Lidso Newspring VERSAtainers® Square/Rectangular/Round

• Hinged Talc-Filled PP white/white SmartLock offers more performance than foam and lower cost alternative to hinged black/clear PP packages but no food visibility

• Encourage operators to look for new packaging to refresh their take out offerings

• Demand for square shape continues to increase

CompetitionPactiv PP/OPS

• 36 oz. PP Meal Master™ CN8-4636 • Size: 9 3/8” x 8” x 1 1/2”• Pack/Wt./Cube: 252 (4@63) • Specifies temperature as 250°F – for most food

applications • Flat Lid CN8-463SD w/ Fog Gard™ Coating – 3/8” deep• Dome CN8-466HD w/ Fog Gard™ Coating – 1 1/4” deep• Anti-fog “coating” will wash away over time• Dome is made with OPS – Cracks easily and 180°F max

temperature tolerance limits uses• OPS does not work well under heat lamps • Lids packed: 252 (4@63)

CompetitionPactiv PP/OPS

• 3-Comp. PP Meal Master™ CN8-4638 • Size: 9 3/8” x 8” x 1 1/2” Capacity 21/4.5/4.5 oz.• Pack/Wt./Cube: 252 (4@63) • Specifies temperature as 250°F – for most food

applications • 3-Comp dome CN8-468HD w/Fog Gard™ Coating 1

1/4”deep• Anti-fog “coating” will wash away over time• Dome is made with OPS – Cracks easily and 180°F

max temperature tolerance limits uses• OPS does not work well under heat lamps• Dome pack: 252 (4@63)

• 3-Comp PP ClearView™ Micromax® YCN8-5430• Size: 9” x 7 3/8” x 1 7/8”• Specifies temperature as 250°F – over most food

applications • Flat Lid YCI8-5300• Dome YCN8-5301D w/ Fog Gard™ Coating – 1” deep• Anti-fog “coating” will wash away over time• Dome is made with OPS – Cracks easily and 180°F

max temperature tolerance limits uses• OPS does not work well under heat lamps \• No compartmented lid option; No 36 oz. option• Bases and Lids packed: 220 (4@55)

CompetitionPactiv PP/OPS

CompetitionPactiv PP

• 36 oz. PP Newspring VERSAtainer Base and Lid Combo - NC636B

• Size: 6.75” Square x 2.6” deep Injection Molded• Pack: 150 combo pack(or 300 count bulk special

order)• Specifies temperature as 0 to 250°F and heavy

weight to keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot• Small size looks like less food than large container• Extra depth makes eating difficult• Poor lid fit complaints on non-vented lid

CompetitionPactiv PP

• 38 oz. PP Newspring VERSAtainer Base and Lid Combo – NC888B

• Size: 6” x 8.5” x 2” Injection Molded• Pack: 150 combo pack (or 300 count bulk special

order)• Specifies temperature as 0 to 250°F and heavy

weight to keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot• Rectangle shape with smooth sides may be

preferred• Poor lid fit creates messy spills when lids open

during handling and transit

CompetitionPactiv PP

• Single and 3-Comp. White Hinged TFPP EarthChoice® Containers; YCN8-0901 (42oz.), YCN8-0903 (18/6/6oz.)

• Size: 9.3” x 8.9” x 3.1” • Pack: 120 • Specifies temperature to 250°F • SmartLock® closure keeps package closed• Uses 40% less petroleum based resin • Lack of food visibility increases chance of error• Looks like left-overs rather than upscale food

presentation

CompetitionGenpak PP

CompetitionDart PP

Angled sides and extra depthCreates smaller bottomDifficult to use for entreesNo compartmented option

CompetitionD&W Fine Pack

Foam/OPS

Competition Sabert PP

Competition Sabert PP

No 36oz available

CompetitionMullinix PP

New competitor tryingto take share.Use Culinary Squares toprotect our business.

CompetitionMullinix PP

Features combine Classics and BasicsClosure is less functional and smaller partsThinner material and cloudy lidsExcess capacity after Bob Evans

Mullinix 2-Piece PP

Size: 8.9” x 8.9”25 oz. base/lid – 1.2” deep43 oz. base/lid – 1.9” deep Ribs reduce food visibility when used as clear lidShown at IDDBA June 2015No information on website

Mullinix 2-Piece PP

Sales Tools• High dome samples shipping this week• New sell sheet will arrive week of 8/10/15• PDF sell sheet and distributor template • Press Release: Monday, August 3, 2015• Advertisements:

o Nations Restaurant News 8/10/15o Total Foodservice August 2015

• Website Update:o Products added to on-line catalogo Sell sheet PDF availableo Ads posted on News page

Cost Control is Important to Every Operator

Equally Important is Image and Reputation

Anchor Offers Presentation and Performance with Affordable Alternatives

What Does Your Packaging Say About Your Food?