The medical and pharmaceutical packaging industries today face challenges and opportunities in light of recent growth, legislation changes and patient usage issues.

Adhesives and tapes are used in nearly everything that is packaged, from snack bars to baby wipes, and are used in labeling, reseal tabs and multipacking.

Lately I cannot get through a work day without hearing something about the importance of packaging’s functionality and ease of use. 

Flexible stand-up pouches are one of the fastest growing formats in the food and beverage packaging market.

A few years back, the chemical compound BPA got more than its 15 minutes of fame when news stories upon news stories came out bashing the chemical for its use in the food and beverage industry. 

Packaging in the healthcare market is a growing industry with many challenges to overcome and exciting opportunities to be had.

Craft beer, craft cocktails and local wine are all climbing to new heights as the wave of local, fresh and quality drinks is shaping consumer preference. Valentine Distilling has been making its craft spirits long before the trend took off.

Luxury goods across the board aim to create a unique and enjoyable experience for consumers. From expensive confections to high-end spirits, perfume and cosmetics, each luxury item aims to have that ‘wow factor.” 

I hope you read our March cover story on food packaging. If not click here to read it, or just enjoy the full interview with Chris Cornyn of Revolution Foods. 

Packaging Strategies chats with Rudi Becker, senior director of packaging, at method, the largely successful household products brand.