Whether you are selecting product packaging for the first time or you’re looking for a new custom product packaging solution, we know that there are many things to consider to ensure you find the correct option for your product. And your product packaging matters, so we don’t take this process lightly and we don’t expect … Continued
Packaging is so much more than merely a container that holds your product. If you’ve ever watched the hit show “Shark Tank,” you’ve heard the “Sharks” preach (and at times admonish) on the important role that packaging plays. Packaging sells products. In a crowded marketplace, your packaging provides shorthand ways for your consumers to assess … Continued
The early days of a business can be altogether scary and exhilarating. As an entrepreneur, you become accustomed to adapting – to learning new things and to finding new and creative ways to be resourceful to keep costs low. Of course, not all costs can or should be trimmed. Among them product packaging, which not … Continued
Damaged freight if often accepted as a cost of doing business, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Do you know how to protect your company’s goods?
The Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) new nutrition label announcement will affect both the retail and industrial packaging industries. All retail food packaging, including imported goods, will need to be redesigned to accommodate new FDA requirements. As a leader in the food packaging industry, Pioneer Packaging is ready to help its clients effectively navigate the … Continued
Better for Consumers, Businesses, and the Environment The main focus of the recent 2016 Global Pouch Forum was the switch food, beverage, and household product manufacturers are making from rigid to flexible packaging. With increased awareness of product safety, recyclability, and sustainability, consumers are taking note of packaging materials, particularly those like flexible packaging that … Continued
Applying Heat, Vacuum, or Pressure for a Quality Seal According to the Federal Packaging Association and its 2016 industry report, the ability to reseal makes flexible packaging even more appealing to consumers, making the flexible packaging industry one of the fastest-growing packaging segments in the U.S. Resealable packaging is not only convenient for consumers, but … Continued
The recent SuperCorrExpo in Orlando highlighted the leading edge of the corrugated industry—everything from traditional boxes and partitions to the exciting world of digital printing. Decision-makers from around the world attended and learned about the many new technologies. Some companies in the corrugated and packaging industries have been hesitant to embrace digital printing, as it … Continued
According to researchers at Columbia University, nearly 34 million tons of plastic waste is generated every year in the United States and less than seven percent is recovered for recycling. There is great news, however, in a “new plastic” created by Harvard’s Wyss Institute that is biodegradable and made from completely natural products—Shrilk. The name … Continued
When it comes to trade shows, few are able to bring together as many industries, suppliers and technologies as MinPack. In its 14th show, MinnPack continued to deliver on its promise to “go hands-on with the latest packaging products and services—sourcing a year’s worth of suppliers at one event.” What Pioneer Packaging does off the … Continued
How Pioneer Packaging Brings Down Packaging Costs for Fragile Products Partitions are one of the most versatile and cost-effective packaging solutions available from Pioneer Packaging to keep products safe during shipping and storage. This interior packaging solution utilizes individual cells to keep products separated and protected—and the cost-saving benefits are numerous. Partitions prevent damage due … Continued
Cohesive packaging is prevalent in the packaging of products across many industries, including hardware, automotive, electronics, toys, sports, pharmaceuticals—and recently on the rise, in the pet treat and toy sector. The reason for the high demand is no surprise. The cards are more often than not paired with the “clean and clear” presentation of blister … Continued
One of the big topics on the agenda at the 2016 SuperZoo Conference was being “retail ready” this year and beyond. In the two-session presentation, speaker Lynn Switanowski, a founding partner of Creative Business Consulting Group, took a deep dive into big marketing and business trends—and more importantly, drilled them down into practical business applications. … Continued
When creating a broad, integrated packaging company, whittling down a mission statement into one, short phrase is easy—when the exclusive focus is customer solutions. Pioneer Packaging begins and ends with the success of our client partners. Pioneer Packaging began partnering with manufacturers and customers back in 1978, offering a comprehensive line of packaging materials and … Continued