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(8) --- [![LD Davis Glues & Gelatin](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lddavis-logo.png?width=230&height=84&name=lddavis-logo.png "LD Davis Glues & Gelatin")](https://www.lddavis.com/) [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [About](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/) - [Why LD Davis?](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/why-ld-davis/) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/industries-we-serve/) - [Management Team](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/management-team/) - [Lab Capabilities](https://www.lddavis.com/lab-capabilities/) - [Products](https://www.lddavis.com/products/) - [Eco-friendly Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/eco-friendly-glue/) - [Liquid Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/liquid-glue/) - [Hot Melt Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/hot-melt-glue/) - [Gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) - [Stay Tape](https://www.lddavis.com/products/stay-tape/) - [Applications](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/) - [Bookbinding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/sustainable-packaging/) - [Rigid Box](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/rigid-box-glues/) - [Laminating](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/laminating/) - [Food & Beverage Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/food-beverage-packaging/) - [Resources](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [FAQs](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/faqs/) - [Contact](https://www.lddavis.com/contact-us/) - [Order Now](https://info.lddavis.com/place-an-order-lddavis-main) Blog At LD Davis, we pride ourselves on being an educational resource for our customers, our prospects and the community. Our blog is a helpful learning tool for those wanting to know more about glue best practices, news in the industry and simple answers to common glue questions. Hear it straight from the experts in every post. [Subscribe to our blog updates.](https://info.lddavis.com/blog-subscribe) ### Most Popular Posts [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Troubleshooting%20Adhesive%20Issues%20What%20to%20Do%20When%20Glue%20Sets%20Too%20Quickly.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/troubleshooting-adhesive-issues-what-to-do-when-glue-sets-too-quickly) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Jul 14, 2025, 9:51:35 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [Troubleshooting Adhesive Issues: What to Do When Glue Sets Too Quickly](https://blog.lddavis.com/troubleshooting-adhesive-issues-what-to-do-when-glue-sets-too-quickly) We’ve all been there. You've prepped your materials, your machinery is humming, and then your glue sets before you've even had a chance to properly bond. The project must be scrapped and started again. It's a common but costly headache for anyone who has worked with glue. However, it’s possible to avoid the frustration and get ahead of the cause of your glue setting too quickly. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/troubleshooting-adhesive-issues-what-to-do-when-glue-sets-too-quickly) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/No%20to%20pillow%20packs.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/no-to-pillow-packs-why-ld-davis-uses-smarter-greener-packaging) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Jul 8, 2025, 9:39:32 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [No to Pillow-Packs: Why LD Davis Uses Smarter, Greener Packaging](https://blog.lddavis.com/no-to-pillow-packs-why-ld-davis-uses-smarter-greener-packaging) At LD Davis, sustainability isn’t just about what’s inside the box, it’s also about how it’s delivered. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/no-to-pillow-packs-why-ld-davis-uses-smarter-greener-packaging) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/LD%20Davis%20Blog%20From%20Paper%20to%20Packaging%20Exploring%20Versatile%20Adhesives%281%29.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/exploring-adhesives) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Jun 20, 2025, 10:58:21 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [From Paper to Packaging: Exploring Versatile Adhesives](https://blog.lddavis.com/exploring-adhesives) From the books on our shelves to the packages on our doorsteps, natural adhesives are the unsung heroes that hold us all together. As LD Davis moves closer to celebrating our 100th anniversary next year, we chose to take a deeper look at the versatile natural adhesives that we have come to know so well. Throughout this blog, we will explore the different types of gelatin, liquid, and hot melt glues used in manufacturing a wide range of common items. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/exploring-adhesives) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Ensuring%20Adhesive%20Safety%20in%20Direct%20Food%20Contact%20Applications.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/ensuring-adhesive-safety-in-direct-food-contact-applications) [Posted by LD Davis Team on May 19, 2025, 4:25:02 PM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [Ensuring Adhesive Safety in Direct Food Contact Applications](https://blog.lddavis.com/ensuring-adhesive-safety-in-direct-food-contact-applications) When it comes to packaging the food we eat, safety extends well beyond just the ingredients and the primary packaging materials. One critical yet often overlooked component is the adhesive, particularly in direct food contact applications. These adhesives must meet strict regulatory standards and be applied under carefully controlled conditions to ensure they are safe for consumers. As discussed in our previous blog, [What Exactly is a Food-Safe Adhesive?](https://blog.lddavis.com/what-exactly-is-a-food-safe-adhesive), the FDA regulates materials used in food packaging to prevent contamination and protect public health. Adhesives are no exception.  In this post, we’ll explore the key regulatory requirements, best practices, and considerations for choosing food-grade adhesives that ensure safety and FDA compliance in packaging. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/ensuring-adhesive-safety-in-direct-food-contact-applications) [« Previous Page](https://blog.lddavis.com/page/7) | [Next Page »](https://blog.lddavis.com/page/9) --- [View All Posts](https://blog.lddavis.com/all) Copyright © 2026 LD Davis. 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