From November 6-9, the Pack Expo International will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. This particular packaging expo is expected to be nothing short of a grand event, with more than 1,800 exhibitors bringing their very best and most sophisticated products and services for attendees to…
Ever since the Industrial Revolution transformed the nature of consumerism in America, brand owners have worked to develop packaging that not only serves its function but also looks appealing and draws attention away from the competition. Now the age of e-commerce has added another level of complexity to the packaging…
As a member of the packaging industry, you understand that the smallest details that customers take for granted must receive great care and attention on your side of the supply chain. This is especially true if you work in the food industry and rely on perfectly formed trays to hold,…
It’s a startling statistic, but only six percent of new product launches still remain on the shelf after two years. That’s after spending at least $1 million dollars and roughly two years developing the product. The world of retail can be harsh, to say the least, and a product’s packaging…
From June 14 to 16, New York City will be hosting the EastPack 2016 show to discuss “The Future of Labeling and the Emergence of Direct-to-Package Printing.” This concept is shaking up the packaging world, as most packaging experts have always relied upon labels to make a statement and convey…
Packaging is a crucial yet underappreciated profession, and it offers very unique opportunities to the experts responsible for creating beautiful, functional, sustainable, and reliable packaging for every product under the sun. One of the most exciting prospects in the packaging market is the fact that, by 2020, the packaging industry…
E-cigarettes were barely making a blip on the screen five years ago, but today they have become not only widely used, but trendy. The statistics are startling, with many studies suggesting that more teenagers and young adults than ever before are drawn to smoking because of the perceived “cool factor”…
It’s no secret that today’s retail environment is challenging with intense competition at every turn. So how can you package your products to thrive in that competition rather than become buried under more successful brands? These tips can help you outmaneuver your closest competitors and reap the profits of growing…
Product packaging has become a way of life. Gone are the days of individual farming families supplying their own food and making their own clothes. Today rural and urban residents alike rely on food items, beverages, cosmetics, medications, and luxury items that are packaged for retail use. Unfortunately, this incredible…
In the constant evolution of food labeling, non-GMO labels have now come front and center in a hotly-contested debate. About GMOs Genetically modified organisms are living organisms whose genetic material have been artificially manipulated in a laboratory for specific purposes. For example, tomatoes have been developed to resist frost using…
