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The Flexible Packaging Association is the U.S. association of the manufacturers of flexible packaging; and, material or equipment suppliers to the industry. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials, and includes bags, pouches, labels, liners, wraps, rollstock, and other flexible products.

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Product Transparency Driving Sales Growth in Consumer Goods
Jun 14, 2018 03:07 PM
In the past, shoppers might have based purchases solely on price, convenience or taste. But in today's digital information age, consumers want access to the story behind the foods they are buying and the companies they are buying from...
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How Label Transparency Builds Consumer Trust
Jun 14, 2018 03:06 PM
A recent study by Label Insight found that nearly all consumers (94 percent) are more likely to be loyal to a brand that offers full transparency about its products. That means food and beverage manufacturers must deliver with every label and...
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Packaging Materials Affect Perceived Value of E-Commerce Shipments
Jun 11, 2018 03:09 PM
A new study conducted by Pregis (pregis.com) and the University of Wisconsin (UW) in Madison shows that the value perception of e-commerce shipments is significantly impacted by the materials chosen to protect them. Even a small increase in...
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Personal Care Packaging Must Reflect Consumer Needs & Desires
Jun 08, 2018 03:10 PM
Personal care represents a wide gamut of the consumer packaged goods market, with products ranging from diapers and soaps to high-end beauty products. Consequently, it’s difficult to generalize about the packaging that must fulfill demands for...
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Disruptive Technology: Digital Print Finds Its Niche
Jun 07, 2018 10:21 AM
From dog treat pouches that feature a picture of your pooch to a personalized bottle of vodka celebrating your 21-year old daughter’s birthday, customizable messaging on packaging is driving bold brand owners to embrace digital printing...
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How to Balance Function and Design in Liquid Packaging
Jun 05, 2018 03:12 PM
Successful packaging is a balance of both functionality and appealing design. Compromising one for the other could create an imbalance that impacts sales, which is why it’s crucial that every aspect of your packaging is ideal and recognizable to...
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Teenage Dream: Young Consumers Spend 1,000 Hours Thinking About Food
Jun 04, 2018 04:24 PM
This survey reveals some intriguing statistics for food manufacturers who may wonder how they can influence purchasing decisions where teens are concerned. A majority of teens (7 in 10) say they get their main food knowledge from their parents...
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Snacking Appetite Grows to Take a Bigger Bite of US Food Consumption
May 21, 2018 04:25 PM
Consumers are snacking more that ever before. Once viewed largely as a way to indulge or ease short-term hunger, snacking often replaces the traditional three meals a day that dominated American food consumption for decades, with shoppers now...
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Frozen Food Fan? As Sales Rise, Studies Show Frozen Produce Is As Healthy As Fresh
May 17, 2018 03:13 PM
Americans are rediscovering the coldest aisle in the supermarket. According to a new report, sales of frozen foods, including vegetables and prepared foods, are now on the rise following a multi-year slump. The uptick is new — and modest...
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The Importance of Research in Packaging Design
May 17, 2018 10:24 AM
As a forward-thinking company with your eyes set on growth, you’re likely assessing every factor that drives your revenue and bottom line. Every year, you’re brainstorming ways to improve in the coming year, and that should include your packaging...
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