Packaging Strategies

What I Learned from My Freezer

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Like most people around the world, my family and I have been doing whatever we can to adjust to life under the restrictions that have been put in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the first things we did was determine what supplies we needed to buy to prepare ourselves for a world where we might not be able to leave our house. The first task was to go through our inventory of frozen food.

Speed and Agility — the Engines Behind the New Normal

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Along with the health threats of COVID-19 came a host of unpleasant impacts to daily life, such as shortages. Retailers were unable to keep up with the demand for staples like toilet paper, paper towels, etc..

Cannabis Industry Ignites Job Market for Design and Packaging

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Over 200,000 full-time jobs and growing — that’s the impact cannabis is having on our economy. This data didn’t come from the US government, but from a study reported in Leafly, the largest cannabis website in the world.

Can Augmented Reality Improve Manufacturing?

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Augmented reality describes a digital enhancement to the external world. A good example of this would be Nintendo’s Pokémon Go app, which overlays images of characters onto the real world through the user’s mobile phone screen.

Staying Competitive with Automation

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Faster speeds often equal higher rates of production, which can lead to greater profits. Of course, simply cranking up the speed of your conveyors won’t get you there — but automation will.

Made in America: Automating for Growth

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

As a focal point for several political campaigns, ‘Made in America’ has become a recurring strapline, promoting the use of American products to protect jobs in manufacturing.

6 Common Mistakes Made with Structural Packaging Projects

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

From beer to household cleaning products, brand owners will be seeking ways for their packaging to add value beyond point of sale. The best brands do this by expanding and enriching consumers’ experience in unique, meaningful and enduring ways. The role of structural packaging has never been higher on brand owners' and consumers’ agendas.

Digitalized Data Is Sustaining the Supply Chain

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

From fragmented thinking, to out of date infrastructures and poor processes, there is a long list of reasons why supply chains can become unsustainable. But, according to a luxury packaging provider, digitalized data is set to transform the industry in a big way.

Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Given that robots boost productivity, profitability and quality, it’s no surprise they are rife. In fact, it is estimated three million industrial robots will be in use globally by 2020, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Can Luxury Stop the Throw-Away Fashion Culture?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The acceleration of the ‘fast fashion’ business model has encouraged over consumption and excessive waste in a world enduring environmental crisis.

Package Theft Trends and Precautions

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Package theft is a growing problem across America as 36% have reported having a package stolen at least once. C+R Research asked 2,000 consumers who have shopped online in the last 12 months about their experience with theft and what preventative measures they have now taken.

6 Tips to Reducing Logistics Costs in Consumer Goods Distribution

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Globalization has allowed consumers from any country to order products from every part of the world. While it is great for consumers, it can be a logistical nightmare to ship and distribute consumer goods. It is also an expensive affair if you are a small- to medium-sized company.

Who Is Really Responsible for Sustainable Packaging?

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Sustainability is not a new issue. From a packaging perspective, there has long been a drive to design and introduce materials and structures that are kinder to our planet. What has felt different over the last 12 months is the urgency with which the subject is being discussed, due in part to what we might call the “Attenborough” effect.

Ramping Up Packaging for the Holiday Season

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

With the holiday season upon us, it is critical to address custom packaging design and production now, if you haven’t already. Coordinating custom packaging takes time.

Who’s Winning the Robot Race?

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Until a few years ago, the phrase ‘Industrial Revolution’ was largely associated with radical engineering changes that transformed industry. Two centuries later, we’re experiencing another shift in the manufacturing landscape, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Skimming from the Top

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Have you been hit by embezzlement? It’s more frequent than you might think. In the news today, an article explained that a Director of Operations at a local packaging company had been audited for suspicion of embezzlement.

How Thermal Technology Is Changing Label Making

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Modern thermal printers can produce color labels and flexible packaging — without ink, toner or ribbons.

Building Blocks to the Smart Factory

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

America’s uptake of robotic technology is increasing. Combined with the country’s desire for products “Made in America” and the political backing to support this campaign — it is an exciting time for U.S manufacturing.

Digital Evolution Creates Exciting Possibilities

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Digital print has opened doors for unique applications and transformed what is possible with product packaging.

4 Packaging Trends to Consider for 2020

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

These four packaging trends are predicted to pop up in 2020, according to Bishop Beall, VP of Sales & Business Development at Chroma Color Corporation.

Why Stand-Up Pouches Are a Fast-Growing Segment

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Stand-up pouches are one of the most convenient, flexible and trendy new packaging options. They’ve been around for decades, but with the public’s growing interest in efficiency and waste reduction, they’re rapidly growing in popularity.

American Manufacturing Is Set to Explode - Are You Ready?

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Reshoring is a hot topic in the U.S. Politically charged, the practice promises an increase in jobs for workers, profits for manufacturers and a revival of the ‘"Made in the USA" movement. Here are measures for small- to medium-sized manufacturers to prepare for a manufacturing resurgence.

Security with Tamper Evident Packaging

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Tamper evident packaging is a stalwart of safety and awareness in packaging. It features strong materials that keep the products inside safe and alerts consumers to contamination or foul play. But what exactly is it?

Make Product Presentation a Priority

Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Looks do count when it comes to presentation of a product. An item that catches the eye on a shelf has a stronger chance of being purchased by consumers. Here we go over the importance of packaging and presentation for a product.

How Personal Can You Get with Packaging?

Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Personalization is a growing packaging trend which shouldn't be missed by emerging brands. Here are three ways you can get much closer to your consumer and build trust.

Predicting the Future of Plant Maintenance

Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how plant managers can budget for maintenance and ensure optimum efficiency for all processes.

Marketing Through Liquid Packaging

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

There are several ways you can develop top-quality liquid packaging that complements the rest of your marketing efforts. Here we’ll review the different ways you can meet the needs of your target audience through effective and efficient packaging.

Staying in the LOOP: Is Reusable Packaging a Revolution or a Regression?

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In February, the packaging world collectively turned its head toward the announcement of LOOP, a revolutionary and potentially disruptive paradigm shift in the way major brands provide high-quality packaging while simultaneously putting recycling and waste reduction front and center.

We Eat with Our Eyes

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

“We eat first with our eyes.” This is a saying with various origin stories. It doesn’t really matter who said it first, because modern science has proven that it is true.

The Future of Free-From Foods & Drinks

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Whether avoiding a certain food type is due to an allergy, or a preference, retailers around the world are embracing the growing free-from culture. In the U.S. alone, 3.1 million people follow a gluten-free diet. 72 per cent of these are classified as PWAGs — people without celiac disease avoiding gluten.