Squeegee Supply Is Tightening
Automotive Squeegee Supply Update: Tariffs, Shortages, and What Convenience Store Operators Need to Know in 2026 The automotive squeegee, found at convenience store fuel pumps nationwide, is undergoing major changes that are impacting cost, availability, and sourcing strategies. Driven by new Section 232 tariff updates and reduced manufacturing capacity, distributors and operators are beginning to […]
How the Middle East Conflict Is Impacting Packaging Supply (And What Buyers Should Do Now)
How the Middle East Conflict Is Impacting Packaging Supply (And What Buyers Should Do Now) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating significant disruption across the global supply chain—and the effects are now being felt throughout the packaging industry. While many are following the headlines, the full impact on plastics and packaging is […]
Overcoming the US Resin Shortage of 2022:
Overcoming the US Resin Shortage of 2022: Partner with Hercules, Inc. for Reliable Poly Supplies US Resin Shortage of 2022 The US resin shortage in 2022 has been a major concern for the plastic industry and businesses that rely on plastic materials. The shortage has resulted in higher demand and prices for plastic resin. The […]
Say goodbye to pre-bagged ice and hello to the cost savings of bagging your own.
Say Goodbye To Pre-Packaged Ice: Bag Your Own & Save! According to the National Ice Association, over 5 billion ice bags are sold yearly in the United States. That’s a lot of ice! And if you’re not making your own ice and selling it, you’re losing easy revenue. How can convenience stores realize a fast […]
Plastics…The More Sustainable Option?
Plastic…The More Sustainable Option? Plastic grocery store bags have long been criticized for their negative environmental impact, with many advocating using paper bags as a more sustainable option. However, the truth is that plastic bags are the better choice for sustainability. One of the main reasons for this is that plastic bags are much more […]
FDA Regulates the Safety of Packaged Ice
FDA Regulates the Safety of Packaged Ice Link to full article HERE. The average American buys four bags of packaged ice each year, 80 percent of it between Memorial and Labor Day1. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates packaged ice in interstate commerce as a food, just like other foods. And like other foods, packaged […]