The facts are astonishing: the annual amount of food waste in the U.S. equates to 36 million tons, which is worth $162 billion. On average, the typical American family throws away 40 percent of fresh meat, 51 percent of dairy... Read More...
Preconceived notions of snacking tend to center around sweet and salty treats such as chips and chocolate. Over the last several years, however, there’s been an adjustment in consumer habits and preferences that lends itself to a different type of... Read More...
Industries across the board are taking advantage of the benefits and efficiencies flexible packaging has to offer – and, the numbers speak for themselves. Brand owners who have switched to flexible packaging in the last five years lowered production costs... Read More...
With each new year comes trends and predictions that experts foresee will influence consumers. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you by reviewing 2018’s top calculations, and sifting through them to show you how you can capitalize on packaging trends... Read More...
Your business is always on the lookout for new methods of becoming better, faster, and more efficient than your competitors. We’re excited to introduce new technology that maximizes operational efficiency: Fresh-Lock® rotary over the top insertion, or ROTI.
Reclosability can add significant value to flexible packaging. Flexible pouches with closures are regularly used in both retail and food service applications for frozen, heat-and-eat, and deli meat products. However, there are some challenges within the meat packaging environment that... Read More...
Packaging is an ever-evolving animal, which is why trade shows like the 2017 PACK EXPO in Las Vegas are such valuable events. It’s an opportunity to learn about emerging packaging trends and best practices while networking with professionals and connecting... Read More...
Everyone is trying to figure out the best way to market to Millennials. The generation has become the largest consumer group in America, and its members are moving into their prime spending years. Millennials make purchasing decisions a bit differently... Read More...
Lawn and garden products often come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and items such as mulch, grass seed, potting soil, pesticides, fertilizer and other granular products can prove to be difficult to package. With American adults collectively spending... Read More...
What was once a novelty has now become a consumer expectation. More industries than ever are looking to attract consumers through the use of standup pouches and other flexible packaging. This includes snack food companies, who most recently began featuring... Read More...
