Scalable Supply Chain, Improved Packaging

Foodtastic’s strategic growth through acquisition continues to expand its market reach, most recently with the additions of Freshii, Noodlebox, and Quesada. This rapid expansion will present considerable challenges in maintaining consistent brand standards and efficient supply chain operations across its growing franchise network.

Partnering with leading North American QSR brands like McDonald’s and Edo Japan, Origin Sustainables provides full-service custom takeout packaging and supply chain solutions. With over 35 years of experience, our B.C.-based team delivers tailored procurement, complete inventory management, and high-performance sustainable packaging (paper, bagasse, wood) for scalable and sustainable Canadian franchise operations, ensuring seamless new packaging integration.

Addressing Freshii's Packaging Challenges

To demonstrate our commitment to supporting your packaging needs, we visited multiple Freshii locations in B.C., conducting a comprehensive assessment that identified five key areas where Origin can enhance the brand’s dining experiences, sustainability, and growth.

Sustainability

Freshii’s commitment to sustainability will be reflected in its packaging through the use of compostable, recyclable, and PFAS-free materials, including post-consumer recycled content, ensuring strong consumer alignment with the brand’s values.

Dining Experience

Recognizing the importance of fresh, convenient and premium quality for Freshii’s customers, we elevate their in-house and takeaway dining experiences through the use of premium materials and innovative design features that enhance strength, durability, and functionality.

Brand Consistency

We collaborate closely with the Foodtastic team to create custom-branded packaging and foodservice ware, ensuring non-branded items like Freshii’s bagasse bowls and round containers align seamlessly with your existing branding guidelines.

Nationwide Supply

From our Vancouver headquarters, we support Freshii’s Canadian locations with customized nationwide distribution and storage, ensuring just-in-time deliveries and vendor-managed inventory to lower costs and maintain reliable packaging supply.

Inventory Reliability

Our end-to-end supply chain management ensures streamlined operations with a 99.7% fulfillment rate, providing reliable packaging for all Freshii franchise locations Canada-wide.

View Freshii’s full comprehensive personalized packaging assessment below.

Freshii's Packaging Assessment

Priorities		Findings	Our Capabilities	Key Benefits
Sustainability	What’s working well	Paper and bagasse materials PFAs-free materials Regulation-compliant “Mission Green”	Recyclable or compostable, PFAS-free materials Ethically-sourced FSC-certified supply chain and products Regulation updates and material recommendations	Minimize environmental impact and reduce plastic waste Maintain consumer trust in sustainability claims
Sustainability	Room for improvement	Missing recyclability and compostability labelling Use of post-consumer recycled materials	End-of-life labelling recommendations Compliance with sustainable packaging regulations PCR materials	Avoid penalties for non-compliant packaging Reduce disposal ambiguity Conserve natural resources and support circular economy
Dining Experience	What’s working well	Tight-fitted lids on fiber bowls and paper round containers	Rigorous proprietary QC standards On-site, du-pro and pre-shipment inspections Design and production oversight	Consistent quality and reduced damage Optimal performance and functionality
Dining Experience	Room for improvement	Weak folds, poor gluing, and use of thin materials compromise strength of paper bags Gusset of paper takeout bag too narrow to fit bagasse bowl Straws weaken in acidic drinks Weak wooden cutlery	Increase thickness of paper Widen gusset of takeout bag Four-layer compostable straws resist softening in acidic drinks Reinforced handle on wooden cutlery	Durable materials and innovative designs preserve food quality Uninterrupted drinking and takeout experiences Secure stacking
Branding Consistency	What’s working well	Sustainable materials align with brand ethos	Wide selection of sustainable packaging materials and styles	Alignment with consumer values
Branding Consistency	Room for improvement	Poor printing quality on takeout bags Unbranded bowls, round containers, cups, straws and napkins Branding has not been updated for a minimum of 10 years	Custom branding on all items In-house design support and consultation High-quality printing and thermoforming	Elevated brand image and commitment to quality Collaborative approach ensures quality and design standards
Nationwide Supply Chain	What’s working well	Foodtastic acquisition Over 300 locations across Canada and growing	BC headquartered with national reach Consolidated and adaptable storage and delivery Flexible 3PL networks High-volume manufacturers	Optimized nationwide supply chain Transportation and storage cost-savings Competitive volume pricing Reduced price volatility
Nationwide Supply Chain	Room for improvement	Ensuring quality and reliability amid acquisition and western expansion Multiple supplier oversight	Single point of contact for all procurement needs Vendor-managed inventory Data-driven management Hands-on broadline integration Packaging consolidation	Streamlined decision making Inventory reliability Reduced broadline management Lowered franchisee deviation
Inventory Reliability	What’s working well	Consistent quality and performance Franchise-compliant packaging in West Coast locations	Rigorous manufacturing oversight Strict QC standards with pre-shipment inspections	Unrivaled quality and reduced damage
Inventory Reliability	Room for improvement	Challenges with leadership prior to acquisition Consolidating supply chain with Foodtastic’s operations Challenges in inventory planning and mitigating disruptions Delayed deliveries and stock-outs	Canadian-based customer service End-to-end supply chain management Six-month inventory visibility Minimum safety-stock thresholds Contingency planning with supply chain vendors	Faster response times and problem-solving 99.7% fulfilment rate No stock-outs, delays or stoppages On-time, in-full deliveries Build trust with franchise owners and operators

Freshii's Packaging Assessment

To view Freshii’s packaging assessment on mobile, please download the PDF below.

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Partnering with Origin

We will go beyond the role of your supplier, collaborating closely with Noodlebox’s team to help you achieve your goals in packaging and inventory management, empowering you with greater clarity, confidence and convenience in your supply chains.

Clarity

Gain enhanced visibility into your packaging supply chain through our ground-level insights and real-time monitoring, enabling you to make informed inventory decisions with greater certainty.

Confidence

Our proactive approach to risk management allows us to mitigate disruptions and achieve higher standards of quality and reliability, offering peace of mind and a competitive edge.

Convenience

Our flexible storage solutions and distribution model, coupled with our vast network of leading manufacturers, optimize your supply chain, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

Ready for Optimized Packaging?

Book a meeting with Adrian Lui, National Account Manager, for an overview of your packaging assessment.

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Scalable Supply Chain, Improved Packaging