With the festive holidays just around the corner, it’s time to take stock on the year that was. Let’s look back on the headline-hitting manufacturing stories that shaped 2016 and what we’ve learnt. Australian innovation flounders Innovation was a hot topic in 2016. First, global measurement company Nielsen found that successful innovation is the key […]
One of the most exciting things about the bottled water market is its constant growth and evolution. Over the past two decades, bottled water has become the fastest-growing beverage market in the world; valued at $157 billion in 2013, it is expected to reach a massive $280b by 2020. There are countless factors behind this […]
In the relentless search for ways to optimise the cost and efficiency of production lines, every process counts. Here, we put the spotlight on carton printing. For years, manufacturers have relied on pre-printed cartons for packing and shipping their products. However, as product ranges expand and exports increase, there’s a lot to be gained from […]
Inefficient coding and labelling operations can hold back a business. Are yours? To keep pace in an increasingly competitive world, every manufacturing business needs to run as efficiently as possible. The hard truth is that if your line is not operating efficiently, your days are numbered. But there’s one area many manufacturers overlook that could […]
The rules around carton coding and labelling are becoming increasingly strict. You need to make sure your cartons have the right code or label, in the right place, in the right format. So how can you make sure your shippers are correct and compliant? Read on for a quick guide to choosing the right carton […]
A book (with a difference, see below) written by Thankyou co-founder Daniel Flynn, a “customisable gourmet salt collection”, and a “cocktail party in a box” are just three of the dozens and dozens of recent successful products launched with the support of crowdfunding. Like a new rock star announcing their presence on the world stage, […]
Ready to integrate your packaging line to improve efficiency, output and uptime? Get started with these top 5 tips. It’s no secret that integrating your packaging line delivers tangible advantages — a more streamlined operation, real-time reporting and visibility, added security, and eliminating coding and labelling errors, to name but a few. So once you’ve […]
Consumer trends have a stronger influence on the packaging world than ever before. We’ve already seen this in the Millennials’ impact on packaging, and how consumer trends have shaped dairy packaging. Not only is product packaging considered to be the ultimate opportunity for brand owners to communicate the brand’s message visually, but the type and […]
Have you heard the one about the Australian farmer who found out his Wagyu beef product was being sold in China as a cheaper cut? Unfortunately, it’s true. In late 2014, Victorian producer David Blackmore, of Blackmore Wagyu Beef, found out his premium product was being undermined in China by counterfeit products. Blackmore, who had […]
Want to win over clients, minimise costs and stay competitive in the contract packing industry? Try these winning tactics. To win in the contract packaging game, there’s one thing above all that you need to do: know the needs of your customers. Only by understanding these needs can you satisfy them, build trust and gain […]