Sustainability isn’t simple. Preventing spoilage, shipping efficiently, and sourcing materials are all important factors. However, the most important aspect might not just be a solution, but in finding a holistic approach to sustainability.

Automation equals efficiency. At least that’s the usual headline. But for the food packaging industry, it actually has even more benefits, including reduced costs, improved sustainability, and better inventory accuracy. But first, there are several important considerations.

Food spoilage is expensive, and it can happen throughout the supply chain. From transit to shelves to consumer homes, the right food packaging can help lower the risk of spoilage, reduce lost revenue, and ultimately increase sustainability by eliminating waste.

Food spoilage is expensive, and it can happen throughout the supply chain. From transit to shelves to consumer homes, the right food packaging can help lower the risk of spoilage, reduce lost revenue, and ultimately increase sustainability by eliminating waste.

One major trend in food packaging has been the emergence of flexible films and all their potential. Not only do these materials create new possibilities for design, they also have the power to reduce waste and improve sustainability.

The food and beverage industry has lagged other products in e-commerce adoption since the cold chain is hard to maintain and their packaging is often not sustainable. However, new cold chain packaging solutions are heating up.

A top-of-the-line sound experience company wanted to deliver a premium unboxing experience that made no sacrifices on sustainability. Find out how Veritiv partnered with the Sonos team to develop a fully curbside recyclable package for the new Roam speaker.

Jason Mietus, International Sourcing and Logistics Manager – Rigid Packaging, spoke recently with NPR in Pittsburgh about the glass shortage and supply chain challenges.

The secret to long-term growth and customer capture? The unboxing journey. Read on to unpack the importance of branded packaging and how it influences every aspect of business. It turns out that sometimes you want to think inside the box…

We know the importance of what we put in our bodies, but do we consider the importance of what the food came in? Jim Wynne discusses packaging solutions for a broad range of food producers.

Where does sustainability start? Where does it end? What exactly does it mean for packaging? Bin Jiang guides us on a journey of challenges and innovations that have global impact. 

As businesses quickly adopt e-Commerce strategies, they face new packaging design criteria and challenges. In this episode, Director Austin Given discusses a range of certified tests his team conducts to do ensure products will arrive in one piece.

When Amazon shifted its Frustration-Free Packaging (FFP) program in 2019 from optional to required for certain packages, many vendors scrambled to comply and avoid fines. Now, Amazon is expanding the program to incentivize vendors even more for participating.

The economic lessons learned from 2020, coupled with the fast evolution of consumer behavior, will shape the e-commerce industry for years to come.

Innovative packaging strategies deliver operational advantages by helping you quickly adapt to changing business conditions while providing consistent product protection within cost targets.