Each year, we see new revolutionary technologies entering into our lives and making our day-to-day tasks easy. Proper packaging of the food items is essential to keep them fresh for longer period of time. Packaging should be practical, eco-friendly and economical. We will be soon able to see modern packaging concepts in malls, restaurants and in our kitchens which will “go beyond” the basic function of packaging. Let’s have a look at these 5 cool packaging technologies of the future: 1. Edible Packaging A team of researchers at Harvard University have innovated varieties of foods which are tastefully packed and supplied in appropriate edible covering. Their study is inspired by a simple apple, which protects itself within its own usual edible covering. This can not only prove helpful in reducing the packaging waste but at the same time it can increase the appeal of the food too. This kind of packaging has been in use in Japan where candy is packed in edible rice wrappers. 2. Smart Packaging Keeping a check on the expiry date of the food product is now easy. Researchers at the University of Connecticut have invented an “electronic tongue”. A sensor is installed into the packaging […]
Packaging is the KEY
Today packaging has become an essential part of the product, on many occasions even more important than the product itself. The packaging most often determines whether or not the customer will go ahead with purchasing the product or not, regardless of how good it is. Packaging in ecommerce is a necessity for protecting the most important thing, the product that the customer ordered. However, as ecommerce evolves and as consumer habits shift, delivering a complete brand experience extends beyond the product itself and transcends into the whole experience. At Globe Packaging we have all the right Packaging supplies you need for your product, so you can ship it in the right way so that your first time costumer becomes a loyal customer. Packaging means all products made of any materials of any nature to be used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods, from raw materials to processed goods, and from the producer to the user or the consumer. Paper and board have been used as the most important packaging materials for years. The production of packaging paper and board grades in the European Union is around 30 million tons per year. Awareness of possible risks as […]
Top 7 Product Packaging Tips
Powerful product packaging is not just about the product experience anymore. These days even the packaging need to be an experience and that has become quite a mandatory fact. Powerful packaging needs a lot more than just having a basic understanding of the simple packaging fundamentals. It is not just about being appealing and persuasive with packaging but it is also about being practical about the ways in which packaging is done. Powerful product packaging design can likely initiate a powerful social media also. So therefore one needs to be really careful while doing this. So here are some tips that can help you in packaging your products in the right way. 1. Know your market One very essential part to enquire about is who are you designing for? Proper and well planned research is the foundation for all the successful marketing and advertising campaigns. Therefore while packaging your products you should always be careful about the fact that you do it according to the liking of your client only then can you expect a perfect product packaging success. 2. Know your competition Take a walk down those crowded store aisles and see what your competition is doing, then do […]
Influence of Ecommerce on The Packaging Industry
Ecommerce sales in Europe grew from €131.61 billion to €156.28 billion in 2014, which corresponds to the growth rate of 18.4%. E-commerce industry has emerged as one of the key drivers for the global corrugated packaging market. Digital natives, internet of things, personalisation and on the go lifestyle are the top trends that will shape the packaging industry. This infographic, created by Globe Packaging, highlights the influence of eCommerce on the packaging industry.
11 Essential Packing Tips for Moving House
Relocation is a process which takes time and efforts. Planning everything prior to relocation is very important to make the process go smooth. Before moving you have to clean your entire home, contact utility companies and pack all your accessories. You need to choose the right packaging boxes while packing your stuff for a damage-free move. Here are 11 tips for a smooth house move: 1. Start Packing Early Last minute packing is a bad idea. You need time to pack your belongings rightly so for a large house, 2 months should be enough. And for a small house, one month is enough if you pack one box a day. Packing early will relieve a lot of stress during those last few days before move. 2. Choose the Right Packaging Supplies Collect both large and small boxes from someone you know who have recently moved or buy house moving kit from a trustworthy packaging supplier. Moving companies have lots of different boxes for your house moving needs so you can choose the right boxes and start packing your stuff. 3. Label All the Boxes Write the content on the sides of box with the marker. This will help you recognize […]
