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Making Packaging “Fun”ctional (and award winning)
I’ll be honest; there are some foods that I love but I’m frankly too lazy to make them at home. Asian dumplings steamed to perfection are somewhere at the top of that list—until now! Cheers to Britain’s own Holly Grounds, who won the Save Food Gold Trophy for her...
Top 5 Proven Benefits of Vendor Consolidation
2020 has been a tumultuous year to say the least, and many business owners are frantically searching for solutions to save time and money but also increase efficiencies and their bottom line. Some find themselves in a precarious situation and must make cuts somewhere...
Whether you love the Turducken or hate it, this packaging is a touchdown!
Packaging communicates a purpose—what your brand stands for and why your product is different. This Thanksgiving week, I am tipping my buckled hat to Pringles, because the idea and design behind their limited release Friendsgiving Turducken is nothing short of silly...
Fun Packaging and a Unique Shopping Experience Can Save Black Friday
The year is 2009 and it is close to midnight. My brother and I are shuffle-stepping to keep warm in a Kohl’s parking lot. We are camped out with a swarm of other frugal shoppers, waiting for the doors to open with the same anticipation as if it were the earliest...
How is your supply chain supporting you during Covid?
In February, our staff clustered around screens, reading aloud news of a mysterious new virus that was creeping its way across the sea. In the blink of an eye, it seemed, we were suddenly all shuttered in our homes, anxiously wondering how to stay safe and what...
The Rebellion Meets the Republic… of Tea!
The Child, affectionately known by fans as Baby Yoda, has been showing up everywhere since The Mandalorian went viral on Disney+ last year. He’s popping up in memes, dog costumes, every accessory at Hot Topic, and now you can drink him— well, his tea, that is! The...
Oktoberfest Upgrade
“Gemuetlichkeit” is a German concept for a state of good cheer, and there is nothing more German or cheerful than the classic combination of salted pretzels and beer. Although the state of Bavaria cancelled Oktoberfest in 2020 due to the pandemic, thanks to a genius...
Refillable Packaging
Single Use packaging is quite common in our society today. The average consumer buys a bottle of ketchup and uses it until its empty and then hopefully washes it out and recycles it. This has been the normal way of doing things since the 1980’s when major U.S. cities...
Responsible Food Packaging is Biodegradable
This is a fascinating article that really speaks to the change in the landscape for the packaging industry. As a company that manages the packaging operations of many nationwide food manufacturers, I see this as a real game changer. The biggest concern that is drawn...
Sustainable packaging innovators earn kudos
In the world of packaging, sustainability is an issue that we hear about almost every day. It has gotten so much attention that we now have entire cities that are enforcing plastic bag bans or taxes. The need for smarter solutions is growing more and more necessary as...
Innovative edible packaging will greatly reduce waste
The packaging industry produces billions of pounds of waste every year that end up going directly to the landfill after serving their purpose. Sara Risch, Ph. D wants us to think differently, she notes that in nature that are many different kinds of “packages” that...
Good to the last drop: Liquiglide coating is here to save the day
Liquiglide coating is a product created by researchers at MIT’s Varanasi Research Group. This new product uses an advanced structured liquid that is like a solid but lubricated like a liquid. The end result is a substance that can coat the inside of any container and...
Sustainable packaging creates bottles from plants
Beverage giant Coca Cola has decided to go towards a greener form of packaging. Using Paraxylene, the building block of PET, is a direct replacement for the petroleum based material currently used because it is made using plant sugars and increases sustainability....
Confused about which packaging you can recycle? Get the app
Recycling has just received the app treatment. Plastic Technology Inc. has released a new app that will make finding and recycling your plastics the right way a breeze. The recycling industry has made it quite confusing when the customer is trying to decide whether...
Latest in skin-tight flexible packaging benefits consumers
A new type of skin tight packaging has been developed by WENTOPRO that extends shelf life and provide a very high barrier. This new material has a very high clarity which allows the consumer a better chance to be enticed by the shelf appeal of your products. The high...
5 Ways Creative Packaging Can Increase New Product Success
There's no doubt that packaging is powerful. Packaging can make the difference between a sale or no sale, so it's vitally important to get it right. Here are some great tips for finding the packaging that increases your chance of success. 1. Describe the message you...
Convenient & freshness packaging sway many to big-box store produce
Consumption of fruits and vegetables are on the rise, with 40% of consumers reporting they are eating more fresh produce. Farmers' markets provide a tempting alternative to the local grocery chain. For many, it feels safer and smarter to buy local and support the...
Is healthy snacking throughout the day the new norm?
Snacking and mini-meals are replacing the traditional “three-squares”, with up to 50% of Americans snacking two to three times a day. Companies have responded with single-serve, portable options of "healthier" foods and packaging design teams will need to continue to...
Innovations in egg packaging and storage
OvaEasy Powdered eggs are the easy solution to life’s problem of keep and transporting eggs when out on adventures. They offer a variety of sizes from foil pouches that equate to a standard dozen all the way up to a storage can that can hold the equivalent of 72 eggs....
How consumers drive the packaging industry towards innovation
In today’s world where everyone is connected to the internet, there are so many ways for someone to find, review, and judge your product. With the new insights from McCormick’s Dr. Michael Okoroafor, VP of Global Packaging Innovation, I have been given a lot to think...
New microwave packaging provides even reheating
Allpax has created a new method for testing and preparing microwavable meals. Their two devices “Gentle Motion” and “Shaka” improve food quality by thoroughly heating pouches and trays an average of 30-60% and 50-90% faster than traditional methods respectively. This...
Unique “Oculto” packaging brings innovation to the glass bottle
Founded in 1852, Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest producers of beer in America. Surviving the prohibition era by producing brewer’s yeast, malt extract, and even ice cream, they have stood the test of time. Fast forward to 2016, and they still are inventing new...
These packaging design trends will be important in 2014
It's important to keep on top of packaging trends, both in design and material. Here are 7 trends for 2014: Environmentally-friendly packaging will continue to increase in popularity Multi-use packaging Packaging that helps solve problems (such as save space)...
