Back in the 80’s and even 90’s, a label on a food or beverage didn’t really mean all that much to consumers. Given the extreme competition between brands today and consumers’ ever growing need to know what is really in the foods and beverages they buy for their families, labels have become top priority in packaging design. If you enjoy …

Many packaging professionals never think about the specific needs of seniors when it comes to packaging, a surprising fact given that in the coming decades, the fastest-growing segment of the population will consist of those over 60. Baby-boomers abound today, and our society is only getting older. What is one of the biggest challenges seniors face when it comes to …

According to a recent report, ‘Global Packaging Trends’ released at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas and Pharma Expo 2015, the packaging of foods is constantly changing due to the increased awareness of consumers in terms of health/wellness, environmental issues, recyclability, and other factors used in making purchasing decisions today, including an increase in disposable income. Jorge Izquierdo, VP of …