Cider: A Marketplace Ripe for Harvest

The cider explosion has officially arrived in the United States, and consumers are taking notice. According to Nielsen[1], the number of cider items available for sale tripled between 2012 and 2016. What may once have been seen as a “beer alternative” by ...

According to millennialmarketing.com, Millennials (that’s the generation born roughly between 1977 and 2000) account for 25% of the U.S. population and represent 21% of consumer discretionary purchases. That adds up to over a trillion dollars in buying power!

Digitally Printed Packaging: What’s the deal?

By now you are probably aware of a major trend that has transformed the packaging landscape in recent years: digital print. But what’s the big deal? Digitally printed packaging tends to cost more per unit compared to analog methods, it’s not as ...

Coleman Tape Specialties Joins The BoxMaker Family

The BoxMaker, a Pacific Northwest packaging converter and distributor, will acquire Longview-based converter of specialty tapes and adhesives Coleman Tape Specialties, effective April 2^nd, 2018. Through the acquisition, The BoxMaker can offer a ...

Our Latest Food and Beverage Packaging

Since our last Fresh Off the Press feature, we’ve had the opportunity to provide some stellar food and beverage packaging to our clients. Check out our latest projects featuring corrugated boxes, retail display, labels and more!

Spring Off the Shelf with Seasonal Packaging

Spring is finally here and along with it comes the launch of several new 2018 spring packaging designs to appeal to consumers. Integrating seasonality into your packaging gives your brand a fresh look, helps you stand out on the shelf, and delights ...

The Cost of Packaging

In our last article we discussed how to calculate the cost of packaging, which outlined the obvious and hidden costs that you should account for when tabulating your packaging spend. But figuring what your packaging costs add up to paints only half the picture. You won’t ...

What Determines the Cost of Packaging?

Many components influence and impact the cost of packaging. From the obvious costs (such as raw material and labor) to the hidden (such as warehousing and obsolete inventory), it’s important to take a step back and consider all of the factors when ...

Custom Packaging Production: The Importance of Planning

As with most aspects of business, custom packaging is one that must be planned. Depending on your packaging type, print production method, and where you choose to purchase, manufacturing and delivery lead times can vary and must be ...