Green and Sustainable Packaging

SuperZoo is one of the largest and most-attended trade shows in North America. Over 10,000 pet industry representatives from all over the world come together over four days for educational seminars, to discover new products, make business connections, and have fun. Emmerson Packaging’s team just returned from their whirlwind trip, and have loads to share …

To say that the premium pet food market is booming would be an understatement. Family households in Canada and the USA are home to nearly 158 million dogs and cats, and many pet owners consider their animals to be part of the family. People are taking steps to ensure their pets are afforded the same …

Helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals is something we’re proud of at Emmerson Packaging. You can feel great about the impact you’re making by choosing sustainable packaging for your products, and your eco-friendly consumers will appreciate your support of green practises at all levels of your supply-chain. Not only do we provide customers with …

Companies in the frozen food, pet food, and towel and tissue industries who haven’t yet “gone green” are lagging behind their more forward-thinking competitors in the area of sustainable packaging. With multiple options for more sustainable packaging—including recyclable and biodegradable packaging—how can you be certain which is better for your product, your consumers, and the …

Sustainability has become the watchword in all levels of society. Around the world, governments, businesses, and consumers are all increasing their focus on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, and sustainable packaging is a big part of that. According to a recent study from Unilever, 53% of consumers in the UK and 78% of consumers in …

Packaging design is the number one driver of impulse purchases which, in turn, are among the top drivers of revenue for producers. Up to 40% of consumer spending at the supermarket is made up of impulse buys. How can savvy manufacturers use this information to pad the bottom line? Understanding what causes an impulse purchase …

Sustainable packaging matters to consumers: in a recent survey, two-thirds of consumers said that environmentally friendly packaging is the most important action a brand can take to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability[1]. At first glance, biodegradable packaging may seem like the Holy Grail of green packaging, and an easy way to win over eco-conscious consumers. …

Using shelf impact to sell more product goes beyond just having a pretty package. Added flexible packaging features can supercharge your product’s perceived value to consumers, lock in brand loyalty, and drive repeat purchases. Here are our top four considerations when designing value-boosting flexible packaging. 1. Flexible Package Structure Choosing flexible packaging has a number …

  Text: Making truly sustainable packaging may arguably be one of the toughest packaging challenges around today, but no challenge appears to be too big or too stern for folks at the Amherst, N.S.-based flexographic film packaging converter PolyCello, whose new line of recyclable stand-up pouches promises to enable producers of frozen fruits and vegetables reduce …

  Text: An Amherst company is making it easier for frozen fruit and vegetable shoppers to be environmentally friendly. With more than one billion non-recyclable, bottom-gusseted stand-up pouches produced in North America annually and customer demand for greener packaging on the rise, PolyCello developed an environmentally friendly recyclable packaging solution. “Our clients want to be …