Americans buy a shocking amount of perishable food each year… only to discard nearly half of it. Fresh meat, fish, and poultry, dairy products, and fruits and vegetables are all casualties—primarily from spoilage (two-thirds!), but also from wasted leftovers. Is this merely the effect of an indulgent culture, or are...
To keep kids safe from the threat of choking hazards, government regulations are in place to help consumers make informed decisions about product purchases and safe home storage. Labeling rules for toys and games for children 12 and under are specified in the Consumer Product Safety Act and Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Children...
It seems like everyone is on the diet bandwagon these days… especially at the start of every new year. But it’s not fad dieting that reigns supreme any more. In fact, healthy lifestyle eating is the new—lifetime sustainable—trend that has health-conscious consumers changing their eating habits with “forever” in mind. It’s no surprise, then,...
[caption id="attachment_393" align="alignright" width="200"] Scoop of chocolate protein powder[/caption] January is famous for fitness resolutions and a sudden jump in gym memberships. The start of the new year is a natural time to “start fresh” in healthy living. For anyone jumping on the fitness bandwagon with their New Year’s resolutions,...
A number of the growing trends in food quality and packaging are migrating into another industry near and dear to many consumers’ hearts: pet food. The more we know, the more concerned we are about what we put into our bodies, and how responsibly we dispose of what isn’t consumed....
“Customers don’t care about packaging. It just gets thrown away.” If you’re nodding your head in agreement, then you are out of touch with consumers—on a global scale. A now two-year-old study revealed that 91% of consumers expect more than just profits from the companies they buy from. They want...
Flexible packaging stands out today as an effective choice for many manufacturers—not just as yet another product delivery option, but a boost to brand value. Branding goes well beyond your logo, but includes all the messaging and symbolism that represents your product (and services). How can your choice of packaging—especially...
For any car enthusiast or DIYer tasked with changing the oil in the family vehicle, the classic quart-size plastic motor oil bottle is a familiar sight (as you pick up 5 or more of them every few months). If you’re a professional mechanic, you can’t even count how many of...
Now that the holiday season is upon us and we look forward to the new year, brands are beginning to reconsider how they present their products on store shelves. Whether it’s an upgrade to the package design, improved options to cut back on costs, or just a slimmer package, companies...
Flexible packaging serves a wide range of markets and industries. Both food and non-food products benefit greatly from the versatility flexible pouches provide, no matter how specific a product’s requirements are. While these preformed pouches are commonly used in markets like coffee packaging, snack food packaging and pet food packaging, they also add value to...