At Mid-Atlantic Packaging, you know we’re always combing the market, the data, and even our own customer feedback to bring you the most current and concise information about retail packaging. It’s a question we get all the time: What type of packaging is best for my company and brand? Though we’d love to be able to give a quick, one-size-fits-all answer, the reality is: the be …

Can you separate filler from fact when it comes to packaging myths? There are plenty of fables about foldables, fallacies about finishes, and misconceptions about cardboard floating around out there in the world of consumer goods. There’s a simple reason why packaging myths are so common. Consumer brands are in the business of selling products. They aren’t in the packaging business. Ho …

Flexible and resistant, kraft paper has quickly become the preferred packaging choice for many brands. This is a durable, attractive, cost-effective and eco-friendly option that allows brands to create a wholesome, responsible brand identity without compromising on the integrity of their packaging. Kraft paper is made using something called the “kraft process” that differs slightly fro …

There may be a few people around the world who do not like tote bags, but they clearly form part of a very small minority. Tote bags have been around since World War II, but they have become more prominent in recent years as the most logical replacement to the plastic bags that are seldom being given at retail stores. The wine industry has been paying attention to the tote bag trend; to the deligh …