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Topic: Sustainability

Co-Packing Packaging Formats
Why is Portion Controlled Packaging Essential for Today’s Consumers?

Meeting today’s consumer expectations Consumers are more conscious than ever about convenience, health, and value. They want products that fit their busy lifestyles, help manage portions, and deliver consistent quality. Portion controlled packaging is one of the most effective ways food brands can address these evolving demands. By offering products in single-serve or pre-measured sizes, […]

automated machine
What Is the Role of Automation in Achieving Volume Flexibility?

In today’s food industry, demand isn’t always predictable. One week, a brand might need a small run for a seasonal product; the next, they could be scaling up to meet nationwide distribution. That’s where volume flexibility comes in—and automation plays the starring role. At Econo-Pak, automation isn’t just about speed. It’s about building a system […]

Variety Packs: Design, Strategy, and Impact on Shelf Performance

Variety packs are a proven way to attract consumers and boost retail sales. By offering multiple flavors or product types in one package, they provide convenience and choice while increasing a brand’s shelf presence. Econo-Pak creates variety pack solutions that are efficient, reliable, and built to perform. Why Consumers Love Variety Packs Shoppers enjoy variety […]

Compostable food packaging
Compostable Plastic Food Packaging: A Guide

The reality of today’s fast-paced economy means consumers demand convenience in every facet of life, including the ability to easily store, transport, and consume various dry foods. Packaging plays an important role in the convenience, shelf life, and freshness of cereal, chips, nuts, pasta, and more. Packaging types also affect consumer purchasing decisions. In this […]

Compostable food packaging
Compostable Plastic Food Packaging: A Guide

The reality of today’s fast-paced economy means consumers demand convenience in every facet of life, including the ability to easily store, transport, and consume various dry foods. Packaging plays an important role in the convenience, shelf life, and freshness of cereal, chips, nuts, pasta, and more. Packaging types also affect consumer purchasing decisions. In this […]

Food Packaging Materials
Food Packaging Materials: Sustainability and Trends

Food packaging plays an important role in informing consumers of product safety and freshness information and branding details. Contract food packaging also impacts the environment depending on the materials used. However, because we live in a world where convenience and consumption are so closely related, many often overlook food packaging’s environmental impact. The concerns about […]

Food Packaging Materials
Food Packaging Materials: Sustainability and Trends

Food packaging plays an important role in informing consumers of product safety and freshness information and branding details. Contract food packaging also impacts the environment depending on the materials used. However, because we live in a world where convenience and consumption are so closely related, many often overlook food packaging’s environmental impact. The concerns about […]

shrink wrapping
What Plastic Is Used in Shrink Wrapping?

What Plastic Is Used in Shrink Wrapping? Three primary types of shrink wrapping exist for various applications in the shipping and retail industries, among others. These include polyolefin (POF), polyethylene (PE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Each type of material comes with unique properties and benefits. What Is Plastic Shrink Wrap Made Of? The three types […]