Why Are English Cucumbers Wrapped in Plastic?
Walking up and down the aisles in the grocery store, you will acquaint yourself with many different types of food packaging. One item in the produce section seems to draw a lot of attention- and confusion. Many people wonder: why are English cucumbers wrapped in plastic? Folene Packaging has the answer! Let’s explore the role […]
Revolutionize Efficiency with Packaging Automation + The Right Materials
With the ever-expanding rise of e-commerce, many smaller-to-mid-sized manufacturers and distributors are beginning to look towards packaging automation to increase operations efficiency and fill more orders quickly and accurately. Folene Packaging discusses different automated packaging systems, how to find the right one for your operations, and how to select the right packaging materials. What is […]
The Best Shrink Wrap for Artwork: Tips for Safe Storage and Shipping
Artists need a safe and cost-effective way to both store and transport their artwork. Artists may want to safely store pieces for long or short term, protecting them from harm. Many artists also need to transport their artwork to art shows or ship to customers who buy their pieces. High-quality shrink film offers an excellent […]
The Best Shrink Wrap for Gift Baskets: Our Top Picks
Presentation is everything when it comes to gifting, and you want to get it just right with gift baskets made for that special birthday, holiday gift, get well soon, corporate gift, or token of appreciation. A glossy layer of shrink wrap upgrades a lovely gift basket to something truly special. But which shrink wrap is […]
Is Resin Plastic? Packaging Applications for Different Types of Resin
Manufacturers ask, “Is resin plastic?” because resins are made from a versatile material known as polymers, and new types of polymers and blends enter the market frequently. Resins give packaging materials strength, durability, and flexibility, so we can use different types of resin and plastic in packaging. Different types of resin have different characteristics. The […]
Consumer Durables: Overcoming Unique Packaging Challenges
Packaging consumer durables can be challenging. Consumer durables can be large and bulky; they can be expensive or sensitive to environmental conditions. Suppliers of consumer durables need to understand how proper packaging can help ensure the products travel through the supply chain in perfect condition. Proper packaging aims to prevent harm from coming to the […]
Consumer Packaged Goods: 4 Factors Driving Big Changes in CPG Packaging
Consumer Packaged Goods: 4 Factors Driving Big Changes in CPG Packaging Suppliers who market consumer packaged goods want to learn more about improving their packaging strategies while meeting sustainability goals. The packaging industry constantly changes due to laws, consumer demands, and supplier innovation. So, frequent packaging improvement is required at the top of the supply […]
Packaging Testing: Everything you Need to Know + 10 Benefits
Manufacturers sometimes receive complaints from disgruntled consumers about packaging failure. It could be a yogurt that leaked annoyingly over all the groceries or a torn-open craft project that is missing elements. Complaining is even easier now with social media and messaging, which give consumers instant access to customer support. For the manufacturer, there is often […]
Printing on Plastic
10 Advantages of Printing on Plastic – Add Wow! to Your Packaging Meet Ordinary Joe. He runs an ordinary business, producing ordinary personal care cosmetics, such as ordinary shampoo for ordinary people. His profits? Ordinary. The issues his company faces are surprise surprise, not standing out from the crowd enough to make an impact on […]
Thermoplastics: 10 Packaging Advantages
The world of packaging offers suppliers many options. They must choose the right vendor who understands their need for quality packaging and knows its strengths. For suppliers, packaging that offers integrity, protection, and good value affects the distribution and sale of the products and, ultimately, the profit margin. Understanding the properties of packaging materials can […]
