Efficiency is the key to success, especially in the manufacturing world. As a brand, production or plant manager, you are always looking for ways to increase your bottom line and maximize operational efficiency. Since revenue growth and cost reduction are both directly correlated to packaging practices, employing the following tips will help your bottom line […]
Packaging technologies continue to evolve through the 21st century, making product packaging so much more than cardboard and plastic. These innovations are designed to attract customers and create added value to a part of the product conventionally viewed as disposable. Heat-Anywhere Containers Customers already expect their favorite food and beverage products to be packaged and […]
The foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals produced each day across our country must be packaged using specific techniques that minimize the risks of tampering and manipulation. In fact, the FDA has outlined very specific standards that must be met before any product is cleared to reach store shelves. One such requirement is for all bottled products […]
There’s no denying that candy and snacks are industry leaders when it comes to food sales. However, this also means major competition between brands, which is why snack and candy makers are upping their game and using packaging innovations to attract and retain customers. Here are just a few of the trends on display at […]
Traditionally, contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) have assumed responsibility for both drug manufacturing and packaging of products. However, in recent years contract packaging organisations (CPOs) have taken a more prominent role in the pharmaceutical supply chain in response to growing demand for more efficient, and often intelligent, packaging processes. Packaging requirements are growing increasingly complexas more […]
The trend of using sustainable packaging is gaining momentum, and it will see a consistent rise in the future as well. More and more companies are using packaging materials that are eco-friendly throughout their entire life cycle, including in their functionality, marketing, and after their use has been fulfilled. Sustainable packaging also helps in reducing […]
Plastic has enjoyed its time to shine as a packaging agent and general household material, but it is now coming under fire for its less-than-stellar environmental and health implications. While many industry leaders have been working to combat the effects of plastic by developing BPA-free material and cutting down on the percent of plastic used […]
Plastic has long reigned as a favorite packaging material thanks to its flexibility and versatility, but it is no friend to the environment or human health. These concerns have led packaging experts to introduce fiber as a sustainable alternative. Here is everything that you should know about this innovative option! Plastic: A Convenient Danger Plastic […]
In the packaging industry, time spent doing anything other than packaging products is time spent wasted. The more efficiently that machinery continues production, the higher profit margins can remain. However, this isn’t always possible due to machinery downtime. Since minimized downtime leads to stronger profits, it is important to use these tips to maintain an […]
From coffee cups to snack packs and everything in between, consumer decision making is heavily swayed by the convenience that their purchases will provide. This has inspired leaders in the packaging industry to overhaul their packaging strategies in order to make their products more attractive to convenience-driven customers. Flexibility Glass jars and metal cans will […]