Study: Consumers Prioritize Sustainable Packaging Post-COVID
A McKinsey study found that COVID-19 has motivated consumers to focus more on health, wellness, hygiene, and food safety. Consumer attitudes on sustainable packaging have gone through a similar shift, as more than half of the survey participants said they are highly concerned about the environmental impact of packaging. They said they would be willing […]
Why Rigid Plastic Makes Sense as Small Packaging Is Big Again
People are finally comfortable leaving the house. Offices continue to reopen. Summer vacations are on the calendar. Stadiums are hosting baseball games and concerts. Children’s sports and activities have returned, and many kids will be going back to camp this summer. Now that people are on the go, buying habits are changing. More specifically, consumers […]
Rigid Pet Food Packaging is the Recyclable, Sustainable Choice
In a previous article, we discussed how rigid pet food packaging aligns with pet owners’ priorities in terms of freshness, transparency, and durability. Of course, it’s only natural that animal lovers would also be lovers of the environment. According to a Rover.com survey from 2020, 81 percent of pet owners said taking care of their […]
How Rigid Pet Food Packaging Aligns with Pet Owners’ Priorities
Many of today’s pet owners take pet nutrition as seriously as their children’s nutrition. In fact, six in ten U.S. pet owners will pay more for pet food that suits their pet’s specific dietary needs, according to a Mintel report. Increased demand for healthy pet food requires transparency. This applies not only to the ingredients […]
E-Commerce is Here to Stay. Will Brands Finally Make Online Packaging a Priority?
The time has come for brands to rethink packaging strategies. E-commerce has grown steadily for years. The pandemic has made it explode with sales topping more than $791 billion in 2020, according to the Department of Commerce. This 32% increase is the largest annual online sales growth ever recorded – and is not expected to […]
How the Pandemic Has Created a Boom for Ice Cream Brands
Ice cream is the ultimate comfort treat, but with so many choices available to consumers, now is the time to create packaging that stands out from the crowd. Despite initial concerns about the pandemic’s impact on consumer food brands, ice cream has seen a significant jump in sales. This sector is experiencing exponential growth with […]
The Clear Choice: Competitive Brands Embrace Packaging to Showcase Products
Today’s savvy consumers want to see what they’re buying. Clear In-Mold Labeling creates a visible advantage. Many consumer brands have switched to In-Mold Labeling (IML). They did so because of its many advantages, like recyclability, high-impact graphics, shipping durability and overall quality. Now, those brands and many more are discovering another benefit. One that helps […]
Sustainability: One of the Many Advantages of In-Mold Labeling
This highly efficient packaging option is fast becoming the preferred choice with brands and consumers alike. It’s easy to see why the “2-for-1” benefit of In-Mold Labeling (IML) is a competitive advantage for brands looking to shorten the supply chain and streamline the production process. First, pre-printed product labels are injected into the plastic container […]
CMG Plastics Proudly Partners with Contract Packaging Association
When it comes to partnerships, we are firm believers in the adage that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” This is precisely why we are proud members of the Association for Contract Packagers & Manufacturers (CPA), a national, nonprofit trade organization that connects contract packaging firms with suppliers. CPA’s mission is […]
Why Health & Wellness Brands Must Rethink Packaging Design Following Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented consumer spending in the health and wellness sector.
