July 13th, 2018 by Randy Shaw to Food Packaging

Some products exhibit dramatic sales spikes and valleys, reflecting unstable consumer demand. The call for honey doesn’t follow a similar pattern; the substance seldom falls out of favor with...

January 29th, 2018 by Randy Shaw to Food Packaging

Popular acceptance of healthy lifestyles and personal training regimens continues to fuel the call for protein supplements. These plant and animal based products come to market in several ways,...

November 27th, 2017 by Randy Shaw to Food Packaging

Retail trends are driven by wide-ranging influences, including consumers’ perception of products and their benefits. In some cases, sales spikes come and go, without leaving a lasting long-term impact...

August 31st, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Food Packaging

Effective packaging solutions have several dimensions, beyond simply containing consumer products. In addition to furnishing physical barriers and protection, packaging must also account for concerns like marketing, logistics and...

October 20th, 2014 by Randy Shaw to Food Packaging

Retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers routinely work with professional product packagers to bring distinctive presentations to market. Food packaging, in particular, helps food purveyors compete in crowded consumer categories, so...

January 10th, 2014 by Justin Dickert to Food Packaging

An innovative folding carton design can be a game-changer when it comes to having a successful product launch. Folding cartons can be customized to any product and can be...

November 8th, 2013 by Len Shaw to Food Packaging

Federal regulations regarding date code labels on food packaging are limited and state regulations vary widely. Generally speaking, manufacturers have a broad level of discretion for deciding when to...