With new technology available, it is easier than ever to utilize product packaging that is flexible. There was a study conducted by the Flexible Packaging Association that says, consumers are willing to pay 10%-17% more on products that are inflexible packaging rather than non-flexible packaging. Consumers prefer it because it is convenient to store products, […]
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Previously, we gave you some advice about various Packaging Tips and Tricks to help you grab consumers attention when competition is high. A prime example of a company doing that is Diageo, the company who owns various popular alcohol brands such as Captain Morgan, Guinness, Ketel One, and many more. They wanted to enhance their
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Make way for the millennials! The millennial generation has surpassed the Baby Boomer generation in numbers, making them the largest segment of consumers. There are hundreds of articles on how consumers preferences differ between each generation. With that being said, millennials look for specific aspects of packaging that peak their unique interests. Here are a
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Despite companies trying to put forth their best sustainability efforts, there are many common sustainable packaging mistakes that are still being made. These issues range from using chemicals that can negatively impact the environment to using excess packaging materials. It is important for you to be aware of these issues when considering what packaging services
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Sustainability efforts have grown immensely over the past decade. The reason for this can be attributed to climate change, rising pollution levels, and landfill waste impacting ecosystems. There is no lack of information available about how sustainable efforts like switching to alternative energy and minimizing hazardous materials in product packaging can positively impact business efforts,
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From the Desk of Grizzled Distribution Warrior, Hello everyone! I’m Bruce Giedt, Vice President and Secretary here at Pioneer Packaging. A little bit about myself, I’ve been in the distribution business a long time-since 1982, and the paper business even longer. I’ve seen a lot of changes in our industry over the years. From observing
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We all know that plastic bottles are harmful to the environment and have lasting effects on our endangered marine life. But, with a majority of companies still packaging their beverage products in plastic, it is hard to buy alternative options. However, more companies are moving towards using aseptic packaging as a substitute for plastic bottling.
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Here at Pioneer Packaging we are always on the lookout for companies who are doing their part to increase sustainable packaging practices. Today we wanted to discuss Lush Cosmetics. It is a United Kingdom based beauty company that has become popular in recent years. One of their other core values is promoting sustainability efforts in
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Is your company still shrink wrapping your pallets by hand? If so, you should start thinking about switching to a semi-automatic pallet wrapper. If you have a high volume of shipped goods, your company could be saving thousands of dollars by implementing this machine. Being dependent on manual labor to protect products while in transit
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Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Did you know the history of Valentine’s Day dates back to in the 5th century? Saint Valentine, a Roman priest, was martyred for secretly marrying couples against the word of the Roman Emperor. After his death, the Vatican established February 14th as his feast day. This day became designated by
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