Nutritional supplements are becoming an enormous industry, thanks to an aging population, ever-more health-conscious consumers, and amateur athletes. These supplements encompass a huge number of products, from protein powder to amino acids, vitamins, fatty acids, minerals, fiber, herbs, and so much more. This has made the world of nutritional supplements extremely attractive to CPG (Consumer. . .
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Aug
Aug
Digital printing has picked up a massive amount of momentum over the last 5 years. However, lithography still dominates much of the printing landscape in terms of the sheer number of pages printed and this is unlikely to change. As of 2022, it’s been estimated that 70% of print output will still be traditional litho-based. . .
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Jul
Jul
Flexographic printing is a hot topic in the world of printing. Using flexible printing plates and high-speed printers, this method of printing has been hailed as both innovative and disruptive and using it properly may be the key to success for printing businesses. But what is flexographic printing, and how can your company use it?. . .
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Jun
Jun
The converting industry, like many others, is changing rapidly. Globalization and increased competition have taken a toll on many smaller companies. Not only that, to compete in the modern world of business, mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers have become quite common. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the state of mergers and acquisitions. . .
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Mar
Mar
Move over, Crock-Pot – there’s a new slow cooker in town! Over the last several years, sous vide cooking has been exploding in popularity. More consumers than ever are investing in sous vide equipment, and using this unique form of slow cooking. This may be surprising to some people in the food industry – especially. . .
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Feb
Feb
Dieticians and physicians, rejoice! More Americans than ever are eating fruit and vegetables – and demand is only predicted to grow in the future! According to market research firm Packaged Facts, Americans continued to consume fresh produce at a growth rate of 1.3% between 2011 and 2016. These annual gains are expected to continue through. . .
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Jan
Jan
Innovation continues to be the main force driving our growing economy forward. As new and unique technologies appear across diverse industries, the ramifications of technological advancement are more clear than ever before. One technology that’s becoming especially common, and has the potential to revolutionize the industry, is IoT (Internet of Things) technology in the food. . .
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Nov
Nov
Sustainability is touching every aspect of our day-to-day lives. As consumers become more aware of waste, and how their actions contribute to the deterioration of the environment, there’s been a major push towards sustainability – particularly in the world of bags. From grocery bags to garbage bags, consumers are looking for more sustainable options. Reusable. . .
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Snacking On Something Tasty? Think About How It Got There
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Sep
Sep
Americans love snacking. Snacking is one of the most popular pastimes in America. According to Mintel, 94% of Americans snack at least once per day – and more than half of all adults snack 2-3 times a day. Whether you’re binging on a Netflix show, watching the big game, or just looking for a tasty. . .
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Jul
Jul
Bottled water is the most popular beverage in the United States. This is most likely a combination of a variety of factors, including its convenient and cold, an increased focus on healthy beverage options, and large-scale marketing pushes from manufacturers like PepsiCo and Coca Cola. Regardless of the reason, one thing is clear – bottled. . .