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When someone visits this site, we collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. We collect this information in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any personally identifying information from any source. If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be up front about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it.

Use of cookies by us

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

The table below explains the cookies we use and why.

Magento Standard Cookies

COOKIE NAME	COOKIE DESCRIPTION
CART	The association with the customer's shopping cart.
CATEGORY_INFO	Stores the category info on the page to load pages faster.
COMPARE	The items in the customer's Compare Products list.
CUSTOMER	An encrypted version of the shopper's customer ID.
CUSTOMER_AUTH	Indicates if the customer are currently logged in to the store.
CUSTOMER_INFO	An encrypted version of the shopper's customer group.
EXTERNAL_NO_CACHE	Indicates if caching is disabled or enabled.
FRONTEND	The customer's session ID.
GUEST-VIEW	Determines if guests can edit their orders.
LAST_CATEGORY	The last category visited by the shopper.
LAST_PRODUCT	The most recent product viewed by the shopper.
NEWMESSAGE	Indicates whether a new message has been received.
NO_CACHE	Indicates if the cache can be used to store information.
PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART	A link to information about the shopper's cart and viewing history.
RECENTLYCOMPARED	Items recently compared b the shopper.
STF	Information on products the shopper has emailed to friends.
STORE	The store view or language chosen by the shopper.
USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE	Indicates if the shopper allows cookies to be saved.
VIEWED_PRODUCT_IDS	The products recently viewed by the shopper.
WISHLIST	An encrypted list of products added to the shopper's wishlist.
WISHLIST_CNT	The number of items in the shopper's wishlist.

Google Analytics Cookies

COOKIE	DESCRIPTION
_utma	Identifies shoppers and sessions.
_utmb	Determines new sessions/visits.
_utmc	Determines if the shopper is in a new session/visit.
_utmz	Saves the traffic source or campaign that explains how the shopper reached your site.

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How traditional foods can benefit from smarter packaging

Many traditional foods from around the world are packaged using similarly ‘traditional’ methods and while this can add to the aesthetic value of a product, it is not always what is best for the storage of the food. If you manufacture a type of traditional food it can be a great idea to look into contemporary packaging. Here are five foods from around the world that can benefit from better packaging.

French pastries

France is famous for its baked goods from macarons and croissants to palmiers and canelés. And while these treats are truly superb when fresh, they lose much of their magic if they are allowed to dry out. That’s why it can be so vital to choose the correct packaging for them. It is important that the packaging is both as air-tight as is practical, but also clear to show off the good looks of the product.

This is an example of how modern packaging can make a huge difference to the life of a product. The longer a pastry can be kept fresh, the better shelf life the product has, not to mention more enjoyment for the customer.

Pasta

There is no doubt that Italy is a country of incredible food, and there would be nothing worse than spoiling the food that you are manufacturing with bad packaging. You might think that because something like dried pasta generally had a long shelf life that the packaging isn’t too much of an issue. But the truth is that getting the packaging wrong can result in your product getting to the customer in bad condition. Zip seal bags are available for pasta products and can be perfect for your needs, whether you are producing small artisan batches or mass producing.

Paella rice

You can’t make a great paella without high quality paella rice. Undoubtedly one of Spain’s premier national dishes, paella allows spices and flavours to infuse within the rice for a rich and flavourful meal. But without the right rice, it can be easy to get paella wrong. If you produce paella rice it is important to get the right kind of packaging to ensure it reaches customers in the best possible condition. Get this wrong and the results can be disappointing, leading them to avoid your products in future.

Pierogi

Poland is now becoming better known for its food, which has left many producers in a position to start marketing the products around the world. From the doughnut-like paczki and sweet babka cake to cured spicy sausage and filled dumplings known as pierogi, the range of different food items is enormous.

The companies that are going to be successful in exporting Polish goods are those that will have the packaging that gets their product overseas in the best possible condition. It doesn’t matter how good your pierogis are when they are made if they don’t reach customers in the same state. It’s a great idea to invest in modern packaging.

Greek olives

Once again it is the case that olives can be a thing of beauty if they are correctly stored. Synonymous with Greek cuisine, olives have become a popular addition to diets across the world and can be exported well with the right packaging. The best choice is with a seal and a zip lock to retain freshness even after opening.

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