Over the past year, we have seen an abundance of great tips, important trends, and awesome innovations. These developments will surely influence many industries for years to come. Although one blog post couldn’t possibly fit all the best packaging solutions we have covered, be sure to check out the list below to see any you might have missed as well as beneficial topics worth revisiting.
Our Top Six
Our packaging experts weighed in and here are the top six topics they suggested we highlight when looking back on 2016.
1. Tips for E-Commerce Packaging
Internet shopping is revolutionizing packaging. As you might have seen, such convenient purchasing is resulting in both positives and negatives. Unfortunately for companies not minding best practices for e-commerce-ready packaging, quick and critical consumer feedback can take its toll. With our help, you can get the basics and much, much more.
We know our e-commerce-ready packaging can go the distance for various types of specialty components. Be sure to consider how important this can be for trigger sprayers and solutions that need chemical-resistant trigger sprayers.
2. Efficient and Sustainable Packaging Options
As a company, we are working to promote sustainability along with the benefits such measures can bring to our our customers’ bottom line. This is why our packaging specialists are encouraged by the growing number of eco-friendly packaging options. These trends are proving to be even more enticing as they provide significant efficiencies, too.
Four key angles on this topic come to mind. First, we would stress that materials and design matter, whether you are using organic product packaging itself or selecting options to move toward a greener approach. This is a bit of a broader point, but it is an important one. Next, we would specifically highlight great materials like post industrial resin. We would also emphasize how there is now a greater connection between companies, consumers, and products. Marketing to customers and retaining them often requires a multifaceted approach, especially when looking at a holistically-minded, environmental perspective. Lastly, if you want greater efficiency, consider all the benefits of flexible packaging.
3. Convenience Packaging
From flexible packaging to single-serve plastic containers, it is crucial to weigh how you can make products more convenient for today’s busy consumer.
Be sure to consider how it can help you appeal to consumer products like laundry detergent, products perfect for unit dose and single dose packaging, and to family households as well.
4. Anti-Counterfeit Packaging
We take pride in protecting your brand. Some threats are worse than others, and these threats seem to be growing, too. With this in mind, we are helping you take action — including the ability to prevent counterfeit packaging. Anti-counterfeit packaging technology is making it harder than ever for fakers, especially in industries like nutraceuticals, personal care, and many others, too.
5. Extraordinarily Helpful Packaging Experts
We saved the best part of the year for last: our MJS Packaging team! Each member of our team loves to help customers solve packaging challenges. We also get a high level of satisfaction when seeing the final product on the shelf.
Here are the profiles we have done (so far) on many of our wonderful packaging experts:
Explore innovative packaging with James Daniell
Get well-rounded packaging consultation with Harry Sheehan
Consider these spirits bottle packaging insights from Greg Clarke
Partner with Tim King to lead your household chemical packaging to success
Find your best bottle closures (and more) with Dave Gerber
Let Ken Goldberg answer your pharmaceutical industry packaging questions
Acquaint yourself with Mike Long for extensive help with personal care product packaging
Get to know Neil Bloomberg for packaging design tips and more
Customize your approach to packaging with Tony Saracino
Count on Paul Stieler for an experienced approach to packaging and building a legacy
Simplify and optimize your small business packaging solutions with Jared Van Hees
6. Bottle Sealing Wax
There’s a growing demand for bottle sealing wax and we definitely see why. It is very appealing and, even if it becomes more widely used, there are many great ways to help your brand stick out.
Among several potential uses, we know it is a great way to give your spirits or high-end food glass packaging a great new look. We can’t get over how cool this stuff is and we can point to many customers who agree.
What Do You Consider to be the Best Packaging Solutions of 2016?
Let us know what made packaging interesting for you in 2016. Whether it was a topic above that stood out significantly for you or something worth adding to the list above, let us know on one of our social media pages! Connect and comment with us on any or all of the following channels: Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and LinkedIn.
And be sure to scan (and even search) our complete blog listing right here for even more topics that can increase your brand’s ability to be increasingly efficient, effective, and profitable. We’re looking out for your best interest and looking forward to sharing more in the next years, too.
