As spring breathes new life into Ontario this March, it’s time to reflect on the principles of renewal and sustainability that guide our choices, especially in how we package the world around us. At Planet Paper, located in the heart of Concord, Ontario, we’re committed to providing businesses with innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions. Our mission …
As spring breathes new life into Ontario this March, it’s time to reflect on the principles of renewal and sustainability that guide our choices, especially in how we package the world around us. At Planet Paper, located in the heart of Concord, Ontario, we’re committed to providing businesses with innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions. Our mission …
The 10th annual Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Suppliers Marketplace 2022 will take place in Niagara Falls, Ontario, October 25 & 26, 2022. After almost two years of pandemic lockdown, the Canadian craft brewing industry’s top brewers, decision-makers, thought leaders, suppliers, and supporters will finally gather for two+ days of craft brewing education, networking, social …
An interview with Wayne Towle – Senior Sales Manager at Planet Paper Box What were the biggest challenges facing Planet Paper during the pandemic? Initially, our biggest challenge was safety and especially the safety of our employees. When the pandemic started we had to apply different measures like other companies out there, and we continue …
By Beth Owens Another year, another trend forecast of what to watch out for in the packaging world! 2019 will prove to be an exciting year in the areas of sustainability, branding and expanding retail channels. There is growing recognition of packaging has having more than a protective function; to makes you memorable to consumers, tells …
Single-use corrugated minimizes risk of contamination, supporting food safety Periodic testing performed to a protocol designed by food safety, microbiology and toxicology experts from the University of California-Davis and Haley & Aldrich, and sponsored by the corrugated industry confirms corrugated containers used to transport fresh produce are safe and clean. “Ninety-nine percent of the samples …
In developed and maturing markets, food and beverage manufacturers are struggling with slowing growth and are therefore, seeking new growth opportunities. The challenge is establishing the right consumer space to identify the right customers and create the right kind of products. It’s a similar story for emerging markets where the challenge is to provide relevant …
Overall growth in dollar value terms for packaging was depressed for the years spanning the middle of the decade – although this is largely attributable to relative strength of the dollar against other currencies across that period. Still in 2017, value reached US$851.1 billion, a 2.8 per cent growth compared to 2016 at constant prices. …
After remaining relatively flat for the past 15 years, the US corrugated box industry is “in a growth mode again,” former International Paper (IP) Sr VP Bill Hoel told the recent Fibre Box Association (FBA) annual meeting in San Francisco. One reason for this growth is e-commerce, which presents both a “tremendous opportunity” and also …
Think about your most recent purchase. Why did you purchase that specific brand? Was it an impulse buy or something you genuinely needed? Now that you’re thinking about it, odds are, you bought it because it was interesting. Yes, you may have needed shampoo, but did you need that specific brand? The one with the …