PACK EXPO 2021 had great in-person attendance at this year’s Las Vegas show after the 2020 virtual format. Brands, converters, and other industry-leading companies felt invigorated and inspired to improve their production and business while remaining focused on combating the... Read More...
In 2020, we looked into myths about sustainable packaging, including the question of whether or not compostable packaging is sustainable, specifically when it comes to plastic packaging. Compostable packaging still had a long way to go with its infrastructure and... Read More...
“Mr. Yuk is mean. Mr. Yuk is green.” Many who grew up during the ’70s and ’80s will remember those stickers depicting a queasy-looking, green face with its tongue sticking out. Celebrating 50 years, Mr. Yuk became a cultural icon... Read More...
According to Statista, the number of digital buyers is projected to increase from 256 million in 2020 to 278 million in 2024. To put that in perspective, the U.S. population is around 330 million. That is a very large portion... Read More...
The popularity of home cooking is undeniably growing. While this trend of cooking at home was largely built upon necessity, consumers are continuing to cook at home because of the benefits they’ve seen to their health and finances, according to... Read More...
With more meals being prepared and made at home, packaging plays a crucial role in how a consumer chooses a product to purchase. Specifically in the meat industry, this role continues to become more important. In 2020, meat sales rose... Read More...
Packaging used in the healthcare industry is almost as important as the contents inside the packaging, and like its contents, it must meet numerous performance requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of medical patients. Because of this, healthcare packaging... Read More...
When it comes to enjoying culinary delights, many consumers have turned to their kitchens instead of restaurants. They are creating their own unique dishes and spending quality time cooking with their families. According to a food study report by HUNTER,... Read More...
In September 2020, Packaged Facts reported that the pet food industry is projected to see 5.5% growth in 2021 and another 5.5% in 2022. This is likely due to the humanization of pets, which, before the pandemic, was already going... Read More...
Maybe you want to make the leap into producing recyclable packaging and are moving to a mono-material film. Or maybe you’ve already tried a mono-material film structure and experienced challenges running it on production machines, getting consistent sealing, or maintaining... Read More...
