Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce report that details which fruits and veggies are the least-and most- contaminated by pesticidies. The guide is designed to help you make healthy and informed choices and reduce your exposure to toxic pesticides. For the third year in a row, […]
Milwaukee Brewers Game Last month our team members, along with a member of their family, ventured down to Miller Park to watch the Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The weather was beautiful, the ball park food was plentiful, and the game was enjoyable despite the Brewers only having two hits and taking a 9-0 […]
May is Food Allergy Action Month A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific immune response to certain foods. Sometimes, the body’s response can be severe or life-threatening. Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern, according to the CDC. It is also estimated that between 4 and 6 percent […]
A longtime team member of PPC, Pat, is retiring this week. What an accomplishment! Pat, thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to PPC. You are a delightful person and a joy to have on the team. Embrace this next chapter of your journey and don’t forget to visit. You will be […]
According to Telsey Advisory Group, a firm focused on evaluating the consumer market, avocado consumption in the United States has quadrupled since 2000. And, unlike many other health food crazes, avocados are actually good for you. While it is true that avocados contain more calories and fat than other fruits or vegetables (one-fifth of an […]
NSF offers various food safety audits, each with a slightly different focus. The common thread, however, is quality food safety practices and policies. The NSF Supplier Assurance audit is an industry-leading food safety audit to NSF-established criteria based on best industry practices. Our 2017 audit was conducted December 21st and we received our highest result […]
Happy New Year! With 2017 in our rear-view mirror, we are looking brightly at all of the possibilities of 2018. The new year is well underway and things are busy here at PPC. Last year our team achieved many major accomplishments. We expanded our operations, grew our workforce, and began installation of our new software system […]
What are you thankful for? Thanksgiving is so close – I bet you can smell your neighbor’s cooking already. The joy of good food and company is just around the corner and what a great time it is to reflect on all that you are thankful for this year. At PPC we are thankful for […]
As the 2017-2018 flu season approaches, now is a great time to get vaccinated against the flu. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccine. Some flu shots protect against three flu viruses while others protect against four viruses. Consult your […]
Precision Paper Converters kicked off this fall season with our food/fund drive, PPC Fall Harvest! With the month coming to an end, our PPC Fall Harvest food/fund drive has come to an end as well. As a company, we were able to collect 106 pounds of food and raise $602! Every $1 raised equals three meals […]