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Cannabis Packaging

Navigating Sustainable Packaging Solutions for a Greener Future

April 14, 2024

With April 20 approaching, we invited Contempo Specialty Packaging’s Michael Markarian to discuss sustainable packaging options for the cannabis industry, which faces some unique packaging challenges.

National harmony needed in labeling and recyclability claims

Our federal government can play a transformative role in improving packaging recycling rates by endorsing national standards.

Dan Felton

March 25, 2024

The contradictory labeling laws in California versus other states underscore the need for a more consistent and unified approach to packaging labeling regulations across the United States.

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Editor's Note | Brad Addington

The Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook for 2024

I recently turned to two experts to help me make sense of the significant pace of consolidation within the packaging industry.

Brad Addington

February 8, 2024

Packaging Strategies spoke with Thomas Blaige, founder of Blaige Industry Analytics LLC, and Ron Giordano, a senior executive adviser at Blaige, to get an overview of M&A in the packaging industry.

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Editor's Note | Brad Addington

Two Out of 34 Ain't Bad

When a non-packaging-related news outlet makes 34 bold predictions for 2024 and two of them relate to packaging, it’s a sure sign of packaging’s importance in the global economy and in environmental efforts.

Brad Addington

January 16, 2024

I recently stumbled across an article on LinkedIn News titled, “34 Big Ideas that will change our world in 2024.” Even before reading the article, I thought, “I bet at least one of these 34 Big Ideas pertains to packaging.” I was right.

Packaging for eCommerce: The Latest Trends Capturing the Industry

Lisa Pruett

December 15, 2023

With more and more consumers shopping online and receiving packages in the mail, brands must work to convey messaging they once may have tried to accomplish through retail displays.

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Editor's Note | Brad Addington

An organization that recognizes excellence in packaging has unexpected ties to my geographical roots and one of my favorite bands.

Now and Then

Brad Addington

December 5, 2023

Now and then I like to reflect on how the packaging industry intersects with my personal background. This seems especially appropriate now since it was approximately one year ago that I became Chief Editor of Packaging Strategies.

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Editor's Note | Brad Addington

How a Chance Encounter Led to a New Discovery in Sustainable Packaging

Mixing business with pleasure

Brad Addington

November 7, 2023

In September, my wife and I did a half Ironman relay. While waiting for my wife to finish the swimming portion, I struck up a conversation with a cyclist who was with team Rockit™ Apple. Inevitably, the conversation eventually turned to packaging.

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Editor’s Note

Beyond the Headlines at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Brad Addington

October 1, 2023

Meeting face-to-face with packaging leaders and innovators at PACK EXPO Las Vegas provided valuable context and nuance that official news releases don’t offer.

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Wall of Confusion

A recent consumer survey reveals that a considerable amount of uncertainty surrounds how to be truly eco-friendly when it comes to purchasing and disposing of ready-to-eat food packaging.

Brad Addington

September 12, 2023

Nine months into 2023, there is still a lot of work to do as far as reducing consumer confusion surrounding eco-friendly packaging – and reducing unnecessary packaging “waste” going to landfills.

Attitudes Toward Automation

A recently released survey of leading CPG companies contains a slew of statistical gems, some of which may be surprising

Brad Addington

August 1, 2023

Automation plays a huge and ever-growing role in the packaging industry. No surprise, then, that the July issue of Packaging Strategies featured a story on automation and controls (From Smart Valves to Smart Factories).