According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), approximately $165 billion worth of food gets tossed each year due to passing expiration dates and loss of freshness. By 2030, Boston Consulting Group estimates that annual food loss and waste will... Read More...
To meet customer demand, food packagers need their packaging to be 100% recyclable, including the zipper. Until now, that’s been easier said than done. As manufacturers know, non-recyclable commercial flexible packaging is thick and durable, and can withstand a high... Read More...
As the growth of e-commerce continues, leaving traditional retail in flux, major players in the healthcare market are eyeing opportunities to up the ante with online shoppers. While verticals such as grocery, fashion, and personal care products seem to get... Read More...
As brands continue to pursue ways to achieve improved sustainability by changing their manufacturing processes, making environmentally-conscious packaging decisions, and taking a closer look at the entire supply chain, questions start to arise. Where are the best places to focus... Read More...
Supply chain sustainability is among the most-discussed business topics of the year. Just look at any of the many supply chain trends reports for evidence of that. One of the areas presenting the largest opportunities to make an impact on... Read More...
Everyone wants to reach millennials, but that sometimes seems easier said than done. While many in their 20s and 30s suffered financial setbacks during the Great Recession, and they may be slower than previous generations to get married, buy homes,... Read More...
Discussions about consumer trends and behavior tend to focus on two groups: millennials and baby boomers. It’s no surprise as to why. Millennials and baby boomers are the two largest groups of consumers nationally. But, focusing so heavily on those... Read More...
The flexible packaging industry is tackling sustainability issues head-on, and leaders are working together to make recyclable pouches a reality in support of a more circular economy. According to the FPA, Flexible packaging already comes with some impressive sustainability benefits... Read More...
Fido and Whiskers are members of the family, and as pet owners look for more ways to engage with their pets, show affection, and promote healthy lifestyles, the desire to conveniently purchase premium products is growing. According to Nielsen, pet... Read More...
Nearly two thirds of people surveyed in a 2018 Harris Poll for the National Grocer’s Association (NGA) said they expect the grocery shopping experience to support a healthier lifestyle. It’s clear that certain consumers are taking charge of their health... Read More...
