Learning Center

The Preferred Packaging Learning Center brings together expert insights, product resources, and real-world applications across flexible films, thermoformed trays, and sealing equipment.

Whether you’re researching packaging options, evaluating equipment, or staying up to date on industry trends, you’ll find practical, relevant resources here.

Industry Insights & Company Updates

Stay informed with the latest news, packaging insights, and articles from Preferred Packaging.

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Preferred Packaging Showcases Fiber Tray & Electric Sealer at MOW 2025

Preferred Packaging, a division of C-P Flexible Packaging, has launched the newest generation of GreenStream™ fiber...
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Preferred Packaging Introduces Recyclable & Compostable Fiber Trays

Preferred Packaging, a division of C-P Flexible Packaging, has launched GreenStream™ fiber trays for packaged meals....
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Preferred Packaging Showcases Fiber Trays & Electric Sealers at SNA 2025

We’re introducing recyclable fiber trays and an electric automated sealing machine at the 2025 School Nutrition...

Guides & Downloads

Access downloadable resources designed to support specification, evaluation, and decision-making.

preferred packaging product guide
Product Guide
senior meals overview
Senior Meals Packaging
Affirm Lidding Films Sell sheet
Affirm Lidding Films

Videos

Watch our packaging systems in action across foodservice, school nutrition, and meal production environments, showcasing real-world applications and performance.

Flexible Film Manufacturing and Thermoforming Capabilities | Preferred Packaging
Flexible Film Manufacturing and Thermoforming Capabilities

An overview of Preferred Packaging’s film and thermoforming capabilities, including custom printing, laminating, slitting, perforating, and tray forming.

ISH-500-DW-SV
ISH-500 Cup Packaging System

A custom OmniSeal ISH-500-DW-SV cup packaging system featuring automatic denesting, filling, sealing, and lid application for efficient cup line production.

omni idx-se video
Omni IDX-SE Automatic Tray Sealer

The Omni IDX-SE automatic tray sealer delivering consistent, tamper-evident sealing performance for food packaging applications.

idx-e-180 food tray sealing machine
Omni IDX-E-180 Sealer

The IDX-E-180 tray sealing system packaging portion-controlled products for Meals on Wheels with fast changeover for multiple container formats.

hs48 heat sealer
HS48 Manual Heat Sealer

The HS48 manual heat seal lidding machine supporting school and senior nutrition programs with reliable sealing across diverse container formats.

hs-280 cup system for packaging dips and spreads
HS-280 Cup Filler for Dips and Spreads

The HS-280 cup filler supporting efficient packaging of dips, spreads, and hummus with automated denesting and film die cutting.

IDX-420E DL Dual Lane system
IDX-420E Dual Lane Tray Sealing System

The IDX-420E dual lane system delivering high-volume tray sealing performance for fruit cups and similar packaged foods.

idx tray seal machine with inline printing
Omni IDX with Inline Printing

The OMNI IDX tray sealing system supporting high-volume Meals on Wheels production with integrated inline printing to improve efficiency and reduce labor.

IDX-E-279-DW tray sealing machine
IDX-E-279-DW Tray Sealing System

The IDX-E-279-DW tray sealing system operating in a home delivered meal kitchen with inline variable printing to eliminate labeling labor.

hs-350 tray sealing machine
HS-350 Tray Sealing Machine

The HS-350 tray sealing machine supporting medium to high output foodservice operations with reliable performance and easy operation.

idx 150-sv sealing machine
IDX-150-SV Compact Tray Sealing System

The IDX-150-SV tray sealer featuring servo drive, touchscreen controls, and integrated thermal transfer printing in a compact footprint.