Most 'eco' packaging claims are theater. What the FTC Green Guides let you say, and how mono-material, right-sizing, and certified fiber earn the claim.
Brand Color Consistency: Is Your Red Really Your Red?
Why brand colors drift across packaging, why 'we matched the Pantone' isn't a guarantee, and what G7 color management takes to keep your red your red.
5 Ways CPG Brand Marketing & Design Teams Should Use AI in Packaging in 2026
Practical 2026 AI playbook for CPG brand marketing and design teams: concept exploration, variant generation, copy, regulatory review, and mockups.
How Short-Run Label & Packaging Printers Are Implementing AI in 2026
Industry-side look at how short-run label and packaging printers are implementing AI in 2026 - prepress, color, variable data, predictive maintenance, finishing, and quoting.
Where AI Lives Inside a Modern Custom Label Printing Workflow 2026
Industry-observer view of where AI is implemented across the custom label and packaging printing workflow in 2026 - prepress, color, variable data, mockups, press, inspection, and quoting.
AI Packaging & Label Design in 2026: What Actually Works
Practical 2026 guide to AI tools for packaging and label design. Which tools work for which tasks, where AI fails, and how to get AI artwork print-ready.
Future-Proofing Your Packaging: Emerging Materials and Trends
Stay ahead of the curve with our guide to future-proof packaging strategies, bio-based materials, smart packaging innovations, and digital supply chain integration.
Sustainability and Compliance: Navigating Environmental Responsibility
Understanding sustainability requirements in packaging decisions—from recyclability claims to regulatory compliance and environmental reporting.
Cost vs. Quality: Finding the Right Balance for Your Product
Find the right cost-quality balance in packaging materials—without sacrificing performance or brand integrity. Part 2 of our complete packaging materials guide.
The Complete Guide to Packaging Materials Selection: Understanding Material Properties and Performance Requirements
The complete guide to packaging materials selection—understanding material properties, performance requirements, and how to choose the right substrate for your product.