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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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Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging | Food Packaging | Secondary Packaging | Contract Packaging | Point-of-Purchase Displays | Compliance and Quality

By: David Roberge
May 19th, 2026

Ask questions that reveal operational transparency, not just capabilities: audit scores with dates, how fast they complete trace exercises, whether you can contact their compliance manager directly, and how they communicate when runs go wrong. Industrial Packaging provides direct access to our GM and compliance team because we know that buried contacts and chasing for updates are dealbreakers for CPG brands evaluating contract packaging partners.

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Packaging Materials | Environment | The Business of Packaging | Investment | Packaging Design | Food Packaging | Packaging Psychology

By: David Roberge
December 15th, 2022

A brand’s commitment to adopting environmentally conscious practices has become increasingly important to today’s consumers. As more people recognize the need for environmental awareness, shoppers prefer companies that take steps to reduce their environmental impact and ecological footprint. So, where does sustainable labeling fit into the mix, and how can it help boost trust in your product? In this article, we will explain why sustainable labeling is such an essential part of your labeling process in a world where ever more people are demanding their favorite brands "go green."

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Environment | Packaging Design | Food Packaging

By: Jake Rheude
December 1st, 2022

It’s easy to overlook the value of packaging beyond brand recognition and loyalty efforts. Still, smart packaging strategies can remedy that as your operations shift their focus to inbound goods. As packaging gets even more intelligent, it could also have a story to tell your customers when it arrives. Smart packaging opens up new opportunities to protect your products as they move through the supply chain. It comes with more planning than other boxes but can have significant returns. Let’s look at some of those planning needs and where to look to build out a smart packaging strategy.

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Food Packaging

By: Nathan Dube
November 29th, 2022

Are you curious about freeze-dried food packaging and the process of freeze-drying food? You are not alone. Many people are looking into both of these topics. The COVID-19 pandemic has skyrocketed consumer demand for shelf-stable foods. And according to recent reports, this trend is here to stay. With consumers shifting their focus to non-perishables, we can also expect freeze-dried foods to become more and more popular. If you’re just learning about freeze-dried foods to stockpile, you’re probably wondering, “what is freeze-drying food?” You may also be looking for information on freeze-dried food packaging. In this article, we will explore the process of freeze-drying food and note some of the popular packaging supplies used for packaging this type of food.