Packaging Industry Insights & Trends

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August 21, 2026

CMYK Packaging Printing: A Complete Guide to Getting Your Packaging Artwork Print-Ready

When designing packaging, what looks perfect on your computer screen does not always look the same when it comes off the printing press. One of the most important things to understand before sending packaging artwork into production is CMYK colour. Whether you are developing a carton, corrugated box, label, sleeve, pouch or other printed packaging, […]

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August 14, 2026

Beyond Packaging: How Digital Solutions Connect Your Products, Customers and Business

Beyond Packaging: How Digital Solutions Connect Your Products, Customers and Business Packaging is no longer just about putting a product into a box, pouch, bottle or container. Today, successful brands need to connect products, packaging, customers, sales, inventory and business operations. A customer may discover your product through your website, purchase it through an online […]

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August 11, 2026

Custom Packaging Inserts: Better Product Protection, Presentation and Brand Experience

Custom Packaging Inserts: Better Product Protection, Presentation and Brand Experience When a customer opens a package, the product itself is only part of the experience. How that product is presented, protected and organised can have a significant impact on how customers perceive your brand. This is where custom packaging inserts can make a difference. From […]

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August 7, 2026

Corrugated Flute Guide: Understanding E, B, C, A & Double-Wall Cardboard for Better Packaging

Corrugated Flute Guide: Understanding E, B, C, A & Double-Wall Cardboard for Better Packaging When choosing cardboard packaging, it is easy to focus on the box size, printing and price. But one of the most important decisions happens inside the board itself: the flute profile. The flute is the corrugated, wave-shaped layer between the paper […]

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August 6, 2026

Complete Guide for Growing Your Brand in 2026

Custom Packaging: A Guide for Growing Your Brand in 2026 Why Custom Packaging Matters More Than Ever In today’s competitive marketplace, your product packaging is often the first interaction customers have with your brand. Before they experience the quality of your product, they judge the quality of your business based on what they see. For […]

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August 2, 2026

How to Request an Accurate Custom Packaging Quote

How to Request an Accurate Custom Packaging Quote Everything You Need to Know Before Contacting a Packaging Supplier When you’re investing in custom packaging, the quality of the information you provide directly impacts the accuracy of your quotation. Whether you’re launching a new product, changing suppliers, or looking to reduce packaging costs, providing the right […]

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July 28, 2026

Packaging Cost Reduction: 12 Proven Ways to Save Without Compromising Quality

Packaging Cost Reduction: 12 Proven Ways to Save Without Compromising Quality For many South African businesses, packaging is a significant operational expense. Rising raw material costs, transport increases, and economic uncertainty have forced manufacturers, distributors and retailers to look for smarter ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction. The good news […]

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July 27, 2026

How Smart Packaging Can Transform Your Brand and Customer Experience

How Smart Packaging Can Transform Your Brand and Customer Experience In today’s competitive marketplace, packaging has evolved far beyond simply protecting a product. Modern businesses are discovering that packaging can become a powerful marketing tool, a customer engagement platform, and even a valuable source of business intelligence. This is where smart packaging comes in. Whether […]

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July 23, 2026

Guide to Custom Retail Packaging: How to Make Your Product Stand Out

The Complete Guide to Custom Retail Packaging: How to Make Your Product Stand Out Walk into any supermarket or retail store and you’ll notice one thing immediately—customers are surrounded by choices. Whether you’re selling food, cosmetics, electronics, health products, clothing or hardware, your packaging often determines whether a shopper picks up your product or walks […]

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July 15, 2026

Gloss vs Matte Lamination: Which Packaging Finish is Right for Your Product?

Gloss vs Matte Lamination: Which Packaging Finish is Right for Your Product? When it comes to printed packaging, first impressions matter. Long before a customer experiences your product, they experience your packaging. One of the most important finishing decisions is choosing between gloss and matte lamination. While both finishes protect printed packaging and improve durability, […]

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