By Evan Schwartz For food and consumer goods manufacturers, packaging has evolved beyond simply protecting a product and ensuring its delivery to the shelf. Today, packaging decisions influence everything from sustainability initiatives, operational efficiency, brand perception, and regulatory compliance. As consumer expectations continue to shift, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to re-evaluate longstanding packaging strategies. […]
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Sustainable Packaging Isn’t a Trend. It’s a Decision Framework.
You don’t need to be a sustainability expert to feel the pressure: engineers balancing barrier performance with recyclability, procurement teams wrestling with cost and availability, and brand leaders trying to stand out on shelf and in the minds of conscious consumers. Sustainable packaging doesn’t start with a label that says “eco-friendly”, it starts with a […]
Balancing Barrier Protection and Brand Aesthetics in Modern Bar Packaging
The landscape of bar packaging has shifted dramatically as consumer preferences evolve toward “clean label” products, keto-friendly high-fat recipes, and holistic wellness brands. For brands, the challenge is twofold: ensuring the product remains fresh and contained through technical barrier protection while maintaining a premium, shelf-ready aesthetic that attracts health-conscious buyers. Success in modern bar wrap […]
Doypack on VFFS: Flexibility That Lets Co-Packers Say “Yes” More Often
For co-packers, flexibility isn’t optional, it’s the business model. One day you’re running a 4 oz snack. The next, a 2 lb bag of pet treats. Then marketing wants a new size with a zipper. Every changeover costs time, and downtime hits the bottom line. That’s why doypack-style stand-up pouches produced on a VFFS machine […]
From SKUs to Changeovers, Machine Flexibility Reigns Supreme in Today’s Competitive Retail Environment
By Erik Zellmer Membership-based retail warehouses, or “club stores” such as Costco, BJs, and Sam’s Club, have surged in popularity with consumers. Collectively, these three brands generated more than $769 billion in revenue in 2024 and are anticipating an annual growth rate of 5.5 percent over the next three years, according to retail media research […]