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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Packaging Materials | Packaging Design

By: Nathan Dube
December 1st, 2021

In a world where it seems like the cost of everything is going up, companies everywhere are looking for ways to cut costs and save money for both themselves and their customers. But, with the global supply chain currently experiencing major disruptions, that is not always easy to do. So, what are some ways that you can help save money? Well, for one thing, you can analyze your packaging materials and find ways to make changes that will cut costs for both you and your customers! But, you are likely thinking to yourself, how can you save money simply by altering the materials you use to package your products? And, if that is what you are currently pondering, we have some good news for you. This article will review the top 3 ways in which you can reduce costs on your packaging materials. It will offer you useful ideas, which if implemented, may save you a lot of money!

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Packaging Materials | Environment | Packaging Design | Packaging Psychology

By: Nathan Dube
November 11th, 2021

Whether you are getting ready to package your first products or have been packaging items for some time, it is essential to understand that packaging is not "just packaging." It is crucial to fathom that your packaging is an extension of your marketing department and, more importantly, your brand and your company. Thinking of packaging as an afterthought or a less important aspect of your marketing plan could be a vast and potentially costly mistake. But how does packaging really integrate with marketing? Is there a right way and wrong way to think about packaging and marketing integration? In what ways are packaging materials an extension of your marketing efforts? How can your packaging enhance your approach to marketing, advertising, brand awareness, and the buyer's journey and customer experience? This may seem like a lot to consider. However, we will break down how you can ensure that your packaging is being leveraged as a quality lead-generating aspect of your marketing initiatives. After reading this article, you will understand why packaging is a great marketing tool to have in your marketing department's toolbox.

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Packaging Materials | Packaging Design

By: Nathan Dube
October 7th, 2021

Maybe you are a chef looking to bring your recipes to the retail frozen food market for distribution via supermarkets. Or, perhaps you are a food manufacturing company looking for new and innovative ways to package your products. Then again, you may be the owner of a food truck, and you are looking for new containers for your tasty offerings. The possibilities are endless. Whatever it is that brought you here today, one thing is clear. You are looking to explore the vast selection of food packaging materials to source the proper packaging supplies for your food products. Now, you could always punch "food packaging" into google and browse page after page of descriptions. But, wouldn't it be great if there was a comprehensive list of food packaging materials in one easy-to-navigate place? Ask, and you shall receive! With multiple decades in the food packaging industry, Industrial Packaging has seen it all. We are well versed in the different types of food packaging supplies currently available on the market. We have helped countless food industry professionals source the appropriate food packaging materials. And, we can do the same for you! This article will review a selection of top food packaging materials. When you are finished reading this article, you will be able to choose the correct food packaging materials for your business.

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Packaging Materials | Packaging Design | Food Packaging

By: Nathan Dube
October 5th, 2021

Whether you are packaging food or some type of consumer goods, you have spent much time researching the different packaging materials for your product packaging needs. You have considered many different packaging supplies, but you had to do a lot of searching before coming across carded packaging. During that time, you discovered skin packaging. After reviewing the elements of skin packaging and what is involved when using these types of packaging materials, you decided that skin packs are the right packaging supplies for your current packaging project. The only problem is that you are having trouble finding pricing information for skin packaging and each of the related products that make up a skin pack. You have been frustrated that you cannot find this information and have been scouring the internet for this data to no avail. However, your quest to find this information ends now. With many decades in the packaging industry, Industrial Packaging has been consulting thousands of clients on the cost of skin packaging for years. And, we can do the same for you. This article will explain how much skin packaging costs and describe the additional items that can impact that cost. After reading this article, you will know how much skin packaging costs and will be one step closer to purchasing.

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Packaging Materials | Packaging Design

By: Nathan Dube
September 30th, 2021

After comparing the different types of strapping material, you have decided that you do not want to invest in automatic strapping machinery. You have further agreed that manual strapping is the best choice for your strapping needs. You have your tensioner tool in hand, and you are ready to get strapping! The only problem is, you are having trouble finding concrete pricing for manual strapping material. You have found that pricing information for your chosen strapping material on other websites is shoddy and confusing at best. You are frustrated because you are excited and ready to start strapping your products and getting them to market as quickly as possible. But, you can't seem to get a straight answer from any other vendors you have reached out to for your specific manual strapping costs. And, many of these vendors are trying to push you in front of salespeople that you do not want to talk with! The nerve! Am I right? Don't worry; we will not give you vague pricing or attempt to force you in front of one of our lovely sales team members. No, we are going to provide you with precisely what you are looking for and nothing else. With over 65 years in the packaging industry, we know how some companies will force you to jump through hoops to get straight pricing information without any nonsense. And, we know how annoying that is! This article is going to provide you with the price for manual strapping material. After reading this article, you will have everything you need to continue with your manual strapping purchase.

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Packaging Materials | Packaging Design | Food Packaging

By: Nathan Dube
September 28th, 2021

Clams! Lobster! Haddock! Salmon! Mussels! Geoduck! Oysters! Shrimp! The list goes on and on. There is a whole universe of seafood to eat. There is an equally large selection of packaging materials to package your succulent fruits of the sea. As a seafood processing and manufacturing company, you are looking for the appropriate packaging materials to package your products. But, you don't want just any old packaging materials. You want to give your customers the most beneficial packaging currently on the market. You have been trying to find the top seafood packaging materials but are not sure where to start. You are looking for this information but have been having trouble finding it. Well, fortunately for you, today's catch of the day is the top 5 types of seafood packaging! With multiple generations in the food packaging industry, Industrial Packaging knows the most popular types of seafood packaging currently available. This article will cover the top 5 types of seafood packaging. After reading this article, you will be able to choose the proper seafood packaging for your business!