November 10th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

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...

October 28th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

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...

October 9th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Packaging serves a number of different functions. Various forms of boxes, bottles, cans, plastic enclosures and pouches furnish protection, primarily, but they also act as advertising for the products...

August 10th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Consumer markets are increasingly global, so companies responsible for producing, packaging and distributing goods have a different set of concerns than they once did. International distribution networks, for example,...

July 21st, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Packaging plays essential roles marketing and merchandising products across the entire retail spectrum. Package choices can literally mean the difference between brisk sales and stunted turnover, so the stakes...

June 9th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) represent a wide range of products. Generally, CPGs are distinguished from durable goods that have longer useful lives. Consumer packaged goods, on the other hand,...

May 20th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Businesses operate in an increasingly specialized environment. As technology evolves and best practices undergo changes, countless specialties emerge. For producers and operators, the question often looms: “Should I tackle...

April 24th, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

The contract packaging industry continually responds to shifts in the marketplace. Advances in materials and processes, for example, change the way retail goods are packaged. But consumers also directly...

April 2nd, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Like other businesses, the packaging industry evolves alongside technology. As improved materials and processes continually shape best practices within the industry, the progress makes new things possible. Digital technology,...

February 1st, 2015 by Randy Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

The contract packaging industry serves diverse functions, furnishing solutions for packaged goods across nearly every consumer sector. As a result, packaging reflects a range of influences, from personal consumer...