Is Nanotechnology Being Introduced to Food Packaging?
Technology as a whole continues to improve at an exponential rate, and the food industry has been affected just as much as any other. In fact, nanotechnology is a key area of focus, and for good reason – it could prevent a significant amount of waste and extend the life of packaged foods by a […]
Is Product Packaging Turning Towards Convenience?
Over the last few years, there have been a few noticeable trends develop in the packaged goods industry. Of these, the shift to more convenient product packaging is one of the most noticeable – and one of the most profound for many big-name food product manufacturers. Understanding how the industry is changing to facilitate consumer […]
5 Top Warehousing and Fulfillment Tips
In their hurry to develop new products and market them successfully, many businesses completely overlook warehousing and fulfillment. Even so, those functions are just as important as any other, which is why we would like to offer the following tips. #1. Revamp your Storage Plan Occasionally In any industry, product trends come and go. When […]
Tips on Packaging, Warehousing, and Fulfillment
The success of your company largely depends on having the right packaging, warehousing, and fulfillment plans in place. Here are some tips that will help your operations be as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Packaging Tips At one time, many manufacturers used oversized packaging for even the smallest items. The idea behind that was to […]
Crystal Clear
This Product Packaging Is Crystal Clear You’ve got a great product. You know it. It’s time to let your consumers know it as well. Crystal clear packaging allows consumers to see what they’re buying and therefore makes them more likely to buy. In fact, it can influence a buying decision even more than your brand […]
RFID is the Next-Generation Bar Code
RFID Is the Next-Generation Bar Code and More Counterfeiting products has become an increasingly prevalent problem. It infringes on your intellectual property, erodes your brand, and reduces market share. Classic solutions have included bar codes and tamper-evident packaging. But with profit margins high, counterfeiters are motivated to overcome these packaging and labeling barriers, and manufacturers […]
Should You Invest In a Seasonal Package Design?
As more people do their shopping on big marketplace sites like Amazon or through Facebook, brands are finding it more difficult to stand out and be memorable. One method companies are turning to is branded seasonal packaging. It can create a memorable experience for consumers and persuade them to identify with your brand. However, seasonal packaging can […]
What’s the State of Packaging for 2015?
The packaging industry is always changing, and it can be hard to understand and keep up with this rapidly changing industry. So what is the state of packaging for 2015? Anton Steeman, writer of the blog “Best in Packaging” has the answer. In an interview on CTI’s “Package Talk” blog, he shares his thoughts on […]
The State of Packaging – 2015 (Interview 4)
Interview 4 on the subject of The State of Packaging in 2015 comes from Anton Steeman who writes the blog, “Best in Packaging”. Anton is a packaging engineer with some 40 years experience in the field and he writes for several professional American and European printed media regarding food conservation and packaging technology. 1. If […]
The State of Packaging – 2015 (Interview3)
Interview 3 on the state of packaging – 2015 is with Steven Heller. Steven wears many hats (in addition to the New York Yankees): For 33 years he was an art director at the New York Times, originally on the OpEd Page and for almost 30 of those years with the New York Times Book […]