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Discover five innovative folding carton design strategies that transform packaging from functional to phenomenal, includ...

Flexographic printing, which gets its name from the flexible plates that make it possible, is a cost-effective, efficien...

Embracing sustainable packaging design—including adopting right-size packaging principles, reducing materials, shrinking...

As contract manufacturers face increasing pressure to meet faster turnaround times, they need agile packaging partners w...

Discover how Oliver’s cutting-edge technology can help your brand stand out on the shelf, from precision windowing and c...

G7 certification is an international standard in printing and packaging that ensures consistent and high-quality color r...

Effective packaging design taps into basic human psychology, leveraging visual hierarchies, how people interpret and pro...

Smartly designed commercial packaging labels strengthen your brand narrative, signal support for sustainability, are int...

Pantone Certification is the gold standard in the printing industry for color precision and visual design quality, which...

Stand out on store shelves with luxurious, eco-friendly packaging designs that capture the holiday season’s playful and ...

Whether utilizing decorative effects, connected packaging, or variable data printing, custom folding cartons can promote...

The ninth Koenig & Bauer press utilized by Oliver Inc., the Rapida 145 57-inch seven-color press enhances printing preci...

Specialty packaging design leaves a lasting first impression by employing unique folding carton shapes, tactile visual e...

Sustainable substrates and augmented reality are some of the latest packaging trends resonating with consumers.

Discover the benefits of beverage cartons and holders designed for ultimate portability, enhanced consumer experiences, ...

Luxury packaging should include foil stamping, specialty laminates, embossing and debossing, a memorable unboxing experi...

Connected packaging is a powerful avenue for brands to strengthen loyalty, delight and engage consumers, and create memo...

Custom retail packaging design is about more than choosing the right visual elements or materials, but creating a memora...

By embracing right-size packaging principles, lowering their carbon footprints, reducing plastics, localizing supply cha...

Packaging inserts are typically paper items accompanying your product used to generate hype, educate consumers, reinforc...

As you aim to elevate your e-commerce packaging, look for ways to implement sustainable design principles, connected pac...

To become more environmentally friendly, start by removing single-use plastics, adopting recyclable and post-consumer ma...

Digital printing expands available packaging options to include fast turnaround times, data variable printing, great fle...

An extension of your brand, your packaging should consistently reflect your values and mission, create a strong storytel...

When implemented thoughtfully, minimalist packaging design can clarify marketing messaging, reflect the high quality of ...

Whether you utilize sustainably sourced timber or other alternatives, several paperboard options are available for foldi...

Sustainable packaging adopts a circular economy design approach, emphasizing recyclability, reusability, and compostabil...

Cosmetic brands that focus on structure, decorative effects, and messaging to create attractive packaging will stand out...

Hot foil stamping requires a custom die, heat, and pressure to apply foil to your folding cartons and/or printed materia...

Relying on ultraviolet light to cure or dry ink or varnish instantly, UV spot printing is a specialized printing techniq...

While connected packaging, digital printing, and minimalist visual styles are top trends in print design for 2024, susta...

When you partner with a printing and packaging manufacturer that uses the Heidelberg Speedmaster, expect environmentally...

Primary packaging separates your product from the consumer, while secondary packaging secures various components and/or ...

In addition to cost, your company should consider safety, sustainability, decorative design elements, and size when deci...

Ohio became one of the latest states to legalize recreational marijuana. As the cannabis market grows, brands must be aw...

Food packaging suppliers earn SQF certification by establishing and maintaining effective food safety practices as judge...

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is a nonprofit organization that certifies packaging suppliers who source pape...

Extended gamut printing, a cost-effective alternative to spot coloring, expands CMYK colors to include green, orange, an...

The Forest Stewardship Council awards certifications to printing and packaging companies whose paper-based products comp...

Work with a domestic packaging partner like Oliver to handle all of your packaging needs, while decreasing your carbon f...

As you embrace sustainable packaging design, such as localizing your supply chain, adopting right-sized packaging princi...

Cosmetic brands hoping to delight customers should blend savvy decorative effects and interactive packaging design with ...

Industry-leading printing and packaging manufacturers are ISO, Safe Quality Food, G7 Master, GMI-Prime, Pantone, FSC, SF...

Anti-counterfeiting, sustainability, new decorative effects, and extended gamut printing are innovative trends in labeli...

Decorative effects for your packaging such as foil stamping and embossing, combined with the right material choices, can...

In an increasingly interconnected world, more retailers are requiring brands to integrate radio-frequency (RFID) technol...

An effective OTC packaging partner will offer you anti-counterfeiting elements, sustainable solutions, extended gamut pr...

Shifting from plastic food packaging to paperboard is a sustainable, cost-effective, and versatile option for food brand...

By integrating anti-counterfeiting features, eye-grabbing visuals, sustainability, and digitally connected elements into...

To achieve recyclable food packaging, employ paperboard and cardboard sourced from responsibly managed forests, avoid si...

The best pharmaceutical packaging companies prioritize sustainability, offer flexible printing options, operate domestic...

From protecting your products against environmental factors to their customization capabilities, pharmaceutical folding ...

As you consider shelf-ready food packaging design, identify consumer preferences, retail partner requirements, costs and...

Variable data printing utilizes digital technology and a spreadsheet of information or curated data, to create unique, o...

Printed marketing collateral gives customers something tangible to associate with your brand. With variable data printin...

Ask about design, branding, the impact on shelf life, food safety certifications, and vendor managed inventory (VMI) whe...

Synergy across labels, folding cartons, and marketing collateral will help you deliver consistent messaging and establis...

Consider branding, shelf presence, protections, and sustainable design when searching for effective food packaging.

Laminates and coatings are an effective way to attract consumer attention, while adding durability, protection, and shin...

Offset printing, the traditional method, remains well suited for large print runs and complex visual designs, while digi...

As you ideate over personal care product packaging, you’ll want to consider effective branding, decorative effects, the ...

There’s a chance your competitors may be overlooking interior printing, die-cut sleeves, peek-a-boo windows, embossing/d...

Shelf-ready packaging refers to boxes and cartons delivered to the retailer already optimized for easy identification, s...

In addition to messaging that reflects greater inclusivity and equality, packaging trends for 2023 include interactive p...

By implementing right-size packaging, greater sustainability, connected packaging, memorable unboxing experiences, and i...

Oliver employs an empathetic approach to the folding carton design process, from the discovery, design, and proofing pha...

With five manufacturing facilities, Oliver provides customers flexibility, reliability, expertise, and people-first cust...

While wholesale cartons are less expensive and have faster turnaround times, custom carton boxes give you creative contr...

From foil stamping and specialty coatings to debossing and embossing, custom boxes have abundant options for decorative ...

While there isn’t a straightforward answer to whether folding cartons or plastic containers are more sustainable, embrac...

Embossing or debossing your folding cartons can help your brand communicate excellence and elegance, reflect greater val...

In short, you can recycle cartons, with certain considerations. Some communities without a materials recovery facility m...

Right-size packaging utilizes the ideal amount of material for products without sacrificing branding elements or quality...

How rebranding with custom packaging and premium design effects helped DoubleShot Coffee find greater success with their...

In addition to coated natural kraft paperboard, shrink wrap, wax-coated cardboard, aluminum, and solid bleached sulfate ...

As the edibles sector of the cannabis industry proliferates, creative packaging choices that enhance safety and freshnes...

By utilizing attention-grabbing decorative effects and collaborating with an adaptive packaging partner, the Sticky Toff...

By blending clean beauty with sustainability—embracing right-size packaging, localizing supply chains, reducing carbon f...

By embracing greater sustainability, rethinking anti-counterfeiting and difficult-to-open packaging, and adjusting to th...

By localizing your supply chain, reducing carbon emissions, sourcing from responsibly managed forests, utilizing sustain...

Foil stamping, also called hot stamping, is a printing technique used to convey a brand's quality through decorative eff...

In addition to selecting sustainable materials, designing regionally resonant and immersive packaging for fine wine, cra...

Looking to stand out among cannabis brands, Inhale Exhale partnered with Professional Image to design custom packaging m...

Whether it’s the quality and type of materials used, printing capabilities, or decorative effects, an experienced manufa...

Here are several ways sustainable pharmaceutical packaging can help your products stand out, attract more consumers, and...

Among the printing and packaging trends for 2022 are specialty coatings and foil stampings, a shift from plastic to pape...

To design attention-grabbing food packaging, consider foil stamping, embossing and debossing, and specialty coatings in ...

How long global supply chain issues—such as increased shipping costs, disrupted transportation, longer lead times, and t...

Sustainable packaging utilizes minimal, responsibly sourced materials and substrates that suit your particular situation...

Cardboard is a catch-all term that refers to sturdy, paper-based products, including corrugated boxes and paperboard. Th...

Packaging structure communicates who you are as a brand, improves the unboxing experience, protects your product, and de...

With the right blend of compelling decorative effects, smart marketing collateral, right-size packaging, and clever pack...

Sharing your sustainable packaging story creates brand affinity with eco-conscious consumers, attracts like-minded vendo...

Extended color gamut printing (aka EG or ECG) enables manufacturers to replicate custom spot colors in an efficient, cos...

Working with an experienced pharmaceutical packaging partner, you can expect a streamlined process that employs creative...

Faced with the challenge of designing packaging for a prescription drug that had become an OTC product, a pharmaceutical...

Extended gamut printing provides an efficient and cost-effective way for smaller firms to compete with national OTC bran...

By working with Oliver Inc., you can rest assured your pharmaceutical labels will be elevated, products protected, color...

Industry leaders are implementing anti-counterfeiting and sustainable, tree-free alternative packaging with clever struc...

Responsibly sourced paperboard brands incorporating right-size packaging principles create sustainable, recyclable, rene...

Lamination is a cost-effective way to enhance packaging design, add durability and rigidity to its structure, and expand...

Common to many consumer industries, blister card packaging is a cost-effective option that prevents product contaminatio...

Short-run packaging printing jobs produce smaller quantities, making them efficient solutions for prototyping, product l...

In a free webinar, speakers from Oliver and Sappi—industry leaders in printing and packaging—discuss the growing trends ...

Sustainable packaging can reduce costs, minimize your carbon footprint, and establish your brand as an eco-friendly lead...

Health and beauty brands have reduced their use of plastics, implemented paperboard alternatives, and shared environment...

Food and beverage brands are bringing sustainability to their packaging by reducing their use of plastics, implementing ...

Although a variety of materials are used in food packaging, finding the right combination for your products depends on y...

With the right decorative touches and design elements, you can add perceived value to your products through their packag...

Brands choose Oliver for their label-printing needs because of the company’s state-of-the-art technology, available deco...

Printing capabilities, decorative effects, fulfillment services, customer service, and experience are among the most imp...

Oliver has earned chain-of-custody certifications, produces right-sized packaging, invests in green initiatives and alte...

Effective types of marketing collateral include brochures, catalogs, direct mailers, flyers and inserts, lookbooks, mark...

In the emerging market for CBD products, consider branding, design, and finding an experienced, innovative partner to ge...

Although branding is an important aspect of secondary packaging for health and beauty products, companies should also va...

Food safe-certified manufacturers produce packaging boxes that protect food products, promote freshness, and maximize sh...

Printing companies have developed overt and covert authentication solutions such as specialty inks and digital barcodes ...

Effective beauty labels are made with quality materials, clearly communicate the product's purpose, and take advantage o...

Hemp, sugarcane boards, recycled paper, and soy- and vegetable-based inks are several materials associated with sustaina...