The Flexible Packaging Blog

Reviews, trends, and tips covering all things flexible packaging to protect your products and your bottom line.

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By: Nathan Dube
November 15th, 2022

You have a lot to think about when looking for the best food packaging solutions provider for your food packaging requirements. You want to choose a food packaging solutions provider that you can trust. And you want to choose a company that has the capability to package the types of food you are looking to package. You will have to ensure that the packaging company you are considering has the types of packaging machinery, materials, and services you need. If you are looking for a contract packaging company to package your foods for you, you will need to make sure they have the specialized infrastructure needed to package your specific food options. You won't want to choose the first food packaging solutions provider that you find on Google. Instead, you will want to compare at least two or three packaging companies that fit the criteria that you are looking for. But how do you choose the proper food packaging solutions provider for your business? What questions do you need to answer in advance of your search? This article will show you how to find the right food packaging solutions provider for your food packaging needs. After reading this article, you should be ready to begin your search!

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Packaging Materials | Environment

By: Nathan Dube
November 10th, 2022

Do you know the difference between compostable and biodegradable packaging materials? At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking they are identical. But they are absolutely not the same thing. And you must understand the difference between these two types of sustainable packaging materials before you attempt to make a purchase. That is because there are entirely different disposal protocols for each of these earth-friendly packaging supplies. Suppose you do not follow the instructions for the proper disposal of each of these materials. In that case, they may not biodegrade, negating the materials' sustainability and causing more harm than good to our planet. But what are the differences between compostable and biodegradable packaging materials? How do you properly dispose of each material? And where can you purchase compostable and biodegradable packaging materials? After reading this article, you will have a good understanding of the difference between compostable and biodegradable packaging materials.

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Packaging Materials

By: Nathan Dube
November 8th, 2022

Pallet wrap is one of the most common packaging materials in the world. Suppose you have a business that packages physical products, and you transport these items by truck. In that case, chances are you are using pallet wrap. From small businesses up to Fortune 100 companies, you can find pallet wrap in various warehouses, from massive distribution centers to smaller 10,000 square foot buildings. But what exactly is pallet wrap? How does it work? And, is pallet wrap the correct packaging material for securing, containing, and safely transporting your products? In this article, we will define what pallet wrap is, explain some typical applications for this dynamic packaging film and provide other insights about this packaging material. After reading this article, you can decide if pallet wrap is the appropriate packaging material to secure, contain and transport your palleted products.

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Equipment | Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging | Technical Service and Support

By: David Roberge
November 3rd, 2022

One of the most frustrating elements of product packaging is repackaging. When a slew of your products has defective or wrongly applied packaging materials, this often results in hundreds of packages needing to be repackaged. And while many packaging suppliers like repackaging as it results in new material sales, we here at Industrial Packaging would prefer that you don't have to repackage your products. We want to see you save money, not lose it! Repackaging products will cost your company extra time, money, and labor. As such, many companies prefer to avoid repackaging, and we cannot blame them for that. However, many companies do not even consider repackaging a big deal. Often, repackaging a collection of products only costs a few hundred dollars. But, a few hundred dollars here, another hundred dollars there, and suddenly the total cost of repackaging your products increases quickly. Over the course of a year, continually repackaging products can result in thousands of dollars lost. Gone unchecked, repackaging can be a very costly aspect of your business. So, you must understand the true cost of repackaging and do everything in your power to ensure that you do not have to repackage your products often. Doing so will save your company many person-hours, money, and time. This article will explore the actual costs associated with repackaging and help you to understand why you need to be aware of these items.

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Fulfillment

By: Nathan Dube
November 1st, 2022

Do you know whether or not your company is a preferred shipper and receiver? If you do not know the answer to this question, you will want to find out what it is. If your company is not a preferred shipper and receiver, you will want to find out why. You will want to see an improvement in your shipping and receiving protocols. You are probably wondering why you want your company to be a preferred shipper and receiver. There are several reasons why you will want to be a company that is known for being a great shipper and receiver. But, the main reason you want to ensure that your company meets these criteria is because you want the truckers, who are, in many ways, the lifeblood of your business, to be happy. If the truckers who bring products to you and take them away do not feel like you care about them, eventually, they will not want to interact with your business. At a time when the country is facing an 80,000 trucker deficit due to protests, labor shortages, and related issues, you do not want to leave a bad taste in their mouths, as finding replacements could be quite tricky. This article will explain what a preferred shipper and receiver is and why you want your company to be one.

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By: Nathan Dube
October 27th, 2022

So, you have purchased a vertical bagger (or will be doing so soon) for your packaging line. You are excited to be moving forward with this project. Packaging your products with a vertical bagger is the correct application for your product, and you are ready to start bagging items ASAP. But you don't know how to feed a vertical bagger. You want to know how to feed one of these devices. And you want to understand how to do this before the bagging machinery is delivered, installed, and set up on your packaging line. But, where can you find out how to feed a vertical bagger? The answer, of course, is here at Industrial Packaging. In this article, we will explain how to feed a vertical bagger. After reading this article, you will know how to complete this process.