Apr 13, 2023 | The Lounge
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...
Apr 13, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 13, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 13, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 13, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 13, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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....
Apr 13, 2023 | The Lounge
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...
Apr 10, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 10, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 9, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 8, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 7, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 6, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 6, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 4, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Apr 3, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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,...
Apr 2, 2023 | Child-Safe 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...
Apr 1, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
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...
Mar 16, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
Product storage is more than loading goods in a box and keeping them on a shelf until they’re ready to be sold. Like any aspect of logistics, many layers of strategy and optimization go into the process. But with a broad objective like product storage, there’s too...
Mar 13, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
The idea of hazard storage raises alarms at the workplace, in the home, and on the road. However, hazardous materials are transported and stored worldwide with extraordinary safety and consistency, thanks to regulations and strict adherence to best practices. These...
Mar 12, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
Packaging bags are so seamlessly integrated into daily life that we don’t often consider their prevalence. From shopping and shipping to storage, transportation, or just navigating work and school, we use a variety of packaging bags for safety, storage, and...
Mar 10, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
In a globally-connected, 24/7 commerce environment, the importance of secure packaging can’t be overhyped. Every aspect of product design, package formatting, and extra security features can help brands deliver consumer goods that exceed expectations. Simply...
Mar 7, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
Packaging consumer goods is almost as important as the quality of the product itself. Packaging effectively means the product is presented appealingly, protects and preserves the goods within, and provides a great user experience for whoever picks it up off the shelf...
Mar 5, 2023 | Child-Safe Packaging
Developing a winning product is only part of the challenge in today’s consumer goods economy. Marketing and advertising also make a difference, as do service, support, and a thriving social media presence. But custom packaging is often overlooked as an element of...
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