Packaging news and trends as it relates specifically to the contract packaging industry, such as sales volumes and revenues, hot topics, and much more.
Packaging is an extremely important part of the consumer sales cycle. Quality and product performance of course lead to repeat sales and ongoing customer relationships, but packages serve vital...
Staying in-synch with commercial cycles requires adaptability, so successful modern packaging companies are highly responsive to industry shifts and consumer preferences. In order to stay a step ahead of...
Packaging companies and their supply chain partners face a series of challenges feeding consumer demand. Bringing goods to market is a complex process, influenced by wide-ranging factors – from...
Outsiders don’t immediately recognize the amount of thought that goes into each consumer package. Within the industry and with CPG companies, however, each packaging decision is carefully considered. The...
It makes sense for packaging companies and other supply chain stakeholders to reflect the values of their customers. Aligning with consumers’ closely held principles creates an immediate connection, which...
Manufacturers, shipping companies, wholesalers, retail operations, packagers and other supply chain stake holders all share responsibility for bringing goods to market. From conception of product designs to shelf-ready execution...
The United States consistently experiences shifts impacting the importance and prevalence of stateside manufacturing operations. Once the backbone of the nation’s economy, manufacturing strength within the U.S. has, at...
The consumer packaging cycle typically sees various designs fall in and out of favor, as new technology and innovation change prevailing standards. Glass milk bottles, for example, gave way...
Many factors influence the way packaging trends unfold. Available materials and technology, for instance, shape possibilities and keep packaging strategies on the cutting edge. Food safety standards also impact...
Like many consumer-related businesses, decision-making within the packaging industry is shaped by wide-ranging considerations. For packagers, the end-user’s experience is a clear performance target, the success of which is...
Consumer preferences drive changes within food markets, so producers and packagers are forever tuned-in to shoppers’ wants and needs. Today’s food system reflects increased awareness and commitment to natural...
Packaging trends reflect consumer priorities, so standards evolve alongside shoppers’ preferences. Modern options, for example, include packaging styles specifically designed for fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyles. For ease of use and...