The growth of the flexible packaging industry is exciting to us—and not surprising considering its numerous benefits. Led by the popularity of stand-up pouches, being adopted at a rate of 7-9% annually, flexible packaging is meeting a variety of manufacturer and consumer needs, with more than 4/5 of manufacturers incorporating the...
The natural product market is booming thanks to consumer demand for healthier food and personal care options, as well as for a variety of supplements to support a healthier lifestyle and physical fitness. Protein powders, vitamins, probiotics, pre- and post-workout supplements, and more have driven a multi-billion-dollar industry worldwide. To stand...
Most health-conscious people would agree that the outer ring of the grocery store holds the best food choices. In other words, fresh. Some might even argue that skipping the supermarket entirely and buying local at farmers markets and similar sources is the way to go. But sometimes you just have...
The Natural Products Expo East Tradeshow is coming up September 13-15 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore MD. Produced by the New Hope Network and sharing the event location with Harvest Festival, BIOFACH America, and Natural Products Association East, the Expo promises to be a powerful networking and educational event for brands, manufacturers, and...
Laundry is already quite the household chore, and bulky detergent bottles (for liquid) and boxes (for powder) only add to the effort. Thankfully, flexible packaging provides an ideal alternative, no matter the type of soap detergent. Standup pouches with resealable pour spouts greatly reduce packaging bulk while improving usability for the laundry...
Smoked or cured meat snacks, like sausages, salami, or jerky, are great impulse buys to feature at checkout counters. But you can add great value for your customers with a step up to exceptional flexible packaging. The most common packaging types used for meat snacks are very simple, with few...
The expansion of the legal recreational and medical cannabis market creates new demand for packaging, as well as unique needs. Medical marijuana accounts for about 65% of the cannabis market, with 44 states legalizing (or in the process) its use at least for some conditions. Recreational use is exploding in...
Cosmetics packaging is a booming industry predicted to approach between $30-40 billion within the next 5 years. Many of the trends in cosmetics packaging and branding follow not only the history of the beauty industry itself, but current consumer demands and interests. This year’s trends to watch reflect the global...
The massive cosmetics and personal care industry generates billions of dollars a year in revenue, but also generates a stunning amount of waste. These products include beauty items, like cleansers, lotions, creams, and anything you can imagine to care for the skin. But it’s a much broader industry than makeup...
Batavia, IL. March 07, 2018 – Eagle Flexible Packaging is excited to show their line of sustainable packaging options at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA this week. Eagle will be debuting three newly designed pouch types; Compostable, Recyclable, and Renewable. In addition to the sustainable pouches, Eagle will also be...