Flexible Packaging spoke with Mika Joukio, CEO of Metsä Board, to share his thoughts on sustainable packaging, package design trends and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.

Research from CouponFollow suggests that consumers are not clear on what the environmental impact from increased e-commerce purchasing compared to in-store purchasing.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eCommerce and online shopping have been on the rise and is expected to grow by 18% by the end of 2020.  As stores have been forced to close due to economic conditions and social distancing orders have been put into place, more consumers are making their purchases online.  

The craze for a "subscription for everything" may make you think just having a great subscription box idea is the winning recipe, but there's a lot more to it. Consumers aren't just interested in a box's products but aspects like its delivery cycle, quality assembly and optimal return policy. Here are four mistakes you should avoid when starting a subscription box service.

The food and beverage industry is being transformed by growth in e-commerce; however, many grocers see it as the biggest threat to their businesses, according to a recent survey by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank.

Between labor shortages, customer expectations, automation quandaries and, of course, the high cost of doing business, challenges abound for e-commerce companies — and optimizing processes wherever possible is a priority for everyone.