Convenience is one of the major driving factors when it comes to packaging, regardless of of the industry. In many cases, on-the-go convenience plays a major factor in customer satisfaction in both the food and non-food industries. Baby food, snack food and pet food and pet treats are but a few of the markets...
As the Freedonia Group reports, U.S. demand for pet food packaging is expected to rise 4.8% annually through 2018. Even more stunning, the demand for pet food pouch packaging specifically may grow 8.3% per year in 2018. A variety of factors are contributing to this growth, including the fact that both pet owners...
According to research conducted by Feeding America, about 72 billion pounds of food goes to waste throughout the production cycle and about 21% of this waste ends up at the landfill. No matter where you align yourself politically, food waste is a serious issue that affects our environment every single day....
If you’ve been involved with the food industry over the last 10-20 years, then you’re probably used to seeing new trends come and go in the blink of an eye. For packaging strategists, staying current with these trends and making adjustments to brand, strategy and marketing outlook are just a...
Next week, we’ll be exhibiting a variety of flexible pouch products and sustainable packaging solutions at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas. The show will run from September 25-27 and feature some of the industry’s most innovative leaders and experts. You can find us at booth S-7769 to learn more about the great products...
From frozen food packaging to various yogurt and snack food packaging, open and closure systems play a very important role in providing consumers with accessible, user-friendly food products that are easy to open and easy to close or reseal after use. With single-use food and beverage products, the lidding is an essential element...
Eagle Flexible Packaging will be exhibiting at this year’s Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, MD. The event will run from September 13-16, showcasing some of the top brands, products and professionals in flexible packaging today. Visit us at booth #6564 to learn more about our sustainable packaging solutions and preformed pouch products....
In the food and beverage industry, rebranding can be a great way to launch a new product, rejuvenate sales or simply freshen up your brand’s image. So, what’s the catch? A rebrand, and more specifically, a packaging rebrand, doesn’t automatically equal success for food and beverage products. A lot of...
Extending your product’s shelf life has several benefits from making your product more useful from the consumer’s perspective to increasing efficiencies on the supplier side. In addition, a longer shelf life fully supports and encourages waste reduction and sustainability efforts. Some food and beverage products require less aid when it comes...
Food safety certifications are crucial, and in many cases, mandatory for professional food service jobs related to the preparation, handling and storage of food. But it’s not just food service professionals who can benefit from these certifications. Food packaging specialists can also make themselves more valuable in the competitive space...