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Folding Cartons | Infographics | Labels |RFID | Sustainability
How to Choose the Right Paperboard Grade for Folding Cartons
Selecting the right paperboard is one of the most important decisions in folding carton packaging. The material you choose affects everything from shelf appeal and print quality to sustainability performance and packaging costs. In this guide, you’ll learn how SBS, CRB, URB, and FSC® and SFI®-certified paperboard options compare, helping you choose the best folding carton material for your product, brand goals, and supply chain requirements.
Pressure Sensitive Labels for Complex CPG SKUs
Pressure-sensitive labels help CPG brands simplify packaging updates, launch new SKUs faster, and manage multiple product versions with less inventory. For operations teams, that means fewer disruptions. For brand teams, it means stronger shelf presence. For procurement teams, it means a scalable packaging program that supports growth.
What Is G7 Certification and Why It Matters for Brand Color Consistency?
G7 Certification is a globally recognized print calibration standard that helps brands achieve consistent color across packaging, labels, and printed materials. It reduces color variation, improves print quality, and ensures brand colors remain accurate across presses, substrates, and production locations.
CMYK vs. Spot Colors in Packaging Printing: What CPG Brands Need to Know
Choosing between CMYK and spot colors can affect everything from brand consistency to print quality and packaging costs. This guide explains how each printing method works, when to use them, and how brands can choose the right color strategy for labels, cartons, and other packaging applications.
Sunrise 2027: What CPG Brands Need To Do Now To Prepare for the Shift to 2D Barcodes
Sunrise 2027 is the GS1 initiative shifting retail from traditional 1D barcodes to more powerful 2D barcodes. For CPG brands, this change impacts packaging, product data, retail compliance, and consumer engagement.
U.S. Packaging and Labeling Requirements: FDA, FTC, and FPLA Explained
FDA, FTC, and FPLA packaging and labeling requirements build consumer trust and transparency. Learn how to comply with this guide.
How PCR Packaging Supports Your Goals and Your Customers’ Expectations
PCR packaging is becoming a core part of how brands reduce waste, meet sustainability goals, and deliver packaging customers trust. This guide explains the benefits of PCR and how the right partner can help you adopt!
16 pt vs 28 pt Cartons: How to Choose the Right Thickness for Your Carton Packaging
Not sure if your product needs a 16 pt or 28 pt carton? This guide explains how thickness influences rigidity, crush resistance, and perceived quality.
How Folding Carton Embellishments Improve Packaging Design
Folding carton embellishments turn packaging into brand experiences. From foil stamping to embossing, these finishes increase sales, support sustainability, and make cartons stand out!
How Does Packaging Become a Content Marketing Tool for Brands Seeking ROI and Authority?
The most successful brands know packaging is more than a container, it’s a marketing asset. This guide shows how to turn your packaging innovations into thought leadership content
How Can Cosmetics Brands Prepare for Walmart’s Upcoming RFID Mandate?
RFID in cosmetics packaging is becoming essential as retailers expand mandates. Discover how beauty brands can stay compliant, protect design, and prepare with Meyers’ RFID-embedded backercards.
RFID and Sustainable Packaging: A Guide for Supply Chain Leaders
RFID sustainability is revolutionizing packaging supply chains with smarter tracking, less waste, and greener business practices. Learn more in this guide!
Sustainable Beauty Packaging: Industry Trends and Opportunities
Sustainable beauty packaging aligns with consumer values and protects the planet. Explore how eco-friendly, recyclable, and biodegradable materials can enhance brand loyalty, reduce waste, and enhance your competitive edge in the beauty industry.
Smart Packaging ROI: Real Benefits, Hidden Costs, and How to Capture Maximum Value
What You’ll Learn:Explore the core ROI drivers, benchmarks, and strategies that make smart packaging, RFID and beyond, an essential investment. See how leading brands extract measurable value, avoid hidden pitfalls, and future-proof their approach, with proven statistics, real-world examples, and practical tactics you can use today. The $24.6 billion smart packaging market promises to revolutionize supply chains,…
Food Packaging Ink Migration: Risks, Testing, & Prevention Strategies
Food packaging ink migration occurs when chemicals from inks or coatings transfer into food. Discover the causes, regulations, testing, and design solutions!
Design Strategies That Maximize the Impact of Carton Packaging in 2026
Effective packaging design is critical to brand success in 2026. Learn five essential packaging design strategies to help elevate your CPG packaging!
Top Carton Packaging Design Trends for 2026: Smart, Sustainable, and Consumer-Driven
Folding carton design trends in 2026 focus on smart tech, AI, and sustainability. See how brands are using packaging to connect, protect, and convert!
Packaging Efficiency: 5 Fast Wins for Cost and Sustainability
Packaging efficiency helps reduce costs, waste, and downtime without sacrificing brand impact. Learn five smart ways to improve performance behind the scenes.
Last Updated on March 4, 2026