For anyone who grew up before adult and medical use of cannabis was legalized, visiting a dispensary can be a new and exciting experience. The sheer variety of products is impressive, especially as new products appear daily. With this assortment of options comes the...
Child-resistant closures are hard to open by design. The best products go through many rounds of rigorous lab tests to ensure that young children cannot access the contents of the containers. This is good news for cannabis brands since regulators hold these products...
The cannabis industry has been a fascinating case study in new market dynamics. As more red tape gets cut throughout the U.S., new brands are emerging fast, introducing new products and services quicker than customers can keep up. Now, with logistics and legalities...
With a record-breaking number of small businesses formed in recent years, new brands are looking for every advantage they can find. Apart from product quality and customer service, your packaging is a powerful way to gain an edge and rise above industry rivals....
Mylar was a well-kept secret for years, known for oddities like space blankets and celebratory balloons. However, this material’s strength and barrier properties couldn’t be kept under wraps for long. Now, food manufacturers have embraced Mylar as a form of flexible...
Product development is a long series of forks in the road, choosing the right path based on information and intuition. When it comes time to package a product for sales and distribution, brands face a final either/or question: rigid or flexible packaging? As you might...
The flexible packaging movement began around the 1950s and has quickly gained momentum in nearly every consumer and industrial market. Compared to rigid packaging, flexible solutions offer distinct cost, implementation, design, and consumer experience advantages for...
The eco-friendly packaging movement is in full swing with increased awareness, changing consumer preferences, and ethical incentives across major industries. Sustainable packaging, running the gamut from biodegradable packaging to compostable packaging options, has...
Packaging standards are sky-high for a reason in the medical, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. From the most basic over-the-counter medications to the costliest treatments and high-tech devices, manufacturers and supply chain partners must practice extreme...
Mylar bags have surged to the front of the packaging industry in the past decade. This material has given products in many industries a fresh new coat of paint, functionality, and high barrier protection. This combo of good looks and utility has endeared countless...
The retail realm looks completely different from just two decades ago. It’s hard to imagine a world without ecommerce giants like Amazon, subscription delivery services, and other conveniences we take for granted now. Stepping back, we find some interesting trends and...
When making your products stand out, package quality is a differentiator like no other. Rigid, boring, wasteful, low-quality packaging is no longer acceptable; today’s consumers seek more. The fact is, the customer experience with your product begins at first sight....
Packaging dry goods and durable consumer products isn’t an easy feat. However, brands face far more significant challenges in finding package solutions for liquids, creams, sprays, and other non-solids for mass distribution. Liquid products are tricky to contain and...
Protective, secure, durable, stackable, and cost-effective. These are all top concerns when making decisions on packaging solutions. Tea tins check all these boxes, making them a great format to store and protect your tea products. Tea tins deliver a premium user...
Popcorn has existed for thousands of years and was likely enjoyed long before recorded history. It’s the simple idea of heating kernels until they pop, using the moisture in each kernel combined with heat to achieve a delightful texture, taste, and snacking...
Frozen foods account for a significant portion of the total grocery market — somewhere between 6 and 10% by some estimates. It’s no surprise, as freezing food has many benefits, from reduced food waste in the supply chain to extended shelf life and increased...
Recyclable packaging is a no-brainer for today’s cannabis brands, as more consumers prioritize sustainability in their product choices. Cannabis products attract more environmentally conscious buyers, so there’s nothing to lose by making your cannabis products more...
With more brands embracing the benefits of stand-up pouches, it’s no surprise that this flexible format is more popular than ever. Pouches are a fan favorite in industries like snack foods and cannabis products. Still, they are also breaking the mold in established...
The candy industry has come a long way in recent years, bridging gaps between generations and keeping the classics alive. Meanwhile, up-and-coming candy companies face longstanding competition from major players and must find new ways to innovate. While customers...
The cookie market is alive and well, from established supermarket brands to upstart home kitchen competitors seeking a big break. Product quality is always priority number one, with fresh and tasty ingredients leading the way. However, product packaging is a huge...
With so many cannabis-infused goodies on the market, we shouldn’t overlook the classic gummy format. From mini animal-shaped treats to peach rings and sugar-coated cubes, these are staples of the cannabis industry that still hold a substantial market share. From a...
The world’s most influential products send ripples across the economy, changing the status quo and raising the bar for quality. As smartphones introduced new privacy and security standards, the cannabis industry catalyzed an evolution in child-resistant packaging,...
In the rapidly growing world of cannabis products, it’s easy to get confused about packaging requirements. Since cannabis is still federally illegal, rules and regulations vary significantly from state to state — but many requirements are shared. Currently, 21 states...
Long shelf life is highly desirable for any product type, whether you’re a consumer, retailer, supply chain partner, or manufacturer. When products last longer in storage and on shelves, they’re easier to sell and turn a profit, even when business isn’t buzzing as...
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