Industry Insights

This page contains articles that highlight trends in specific industries and solutions to some common packaging challenges.

Woman Shopping for Health and Beauty Products in Brick-and-Mortar Store.

Brick-and-Mortar: A Lasting Force in Health & Beauty

While online sales continue to outpace in-store growth, brick-and-mortar remains a cornerstone of the health and beauty industry.

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The Power of Packaging: Boosting Visibility for Personal Care,…

Today’s packaging must elevate the customer experience. It’s no longer just about function but feelings. And with the right packaging strategy, beauty brands can stand out, connect emotionally with consumers, and strengthen their brand identity.

How Innovative POP Display Design Advances Sustainability and …

Corrugated packaging, sustainable by nature, can play a key role in contributing to these sustainability goals and subsequently helping companies meet the latest regulatory guidelines. Its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and customization potential make it ideal for everything from a simple brown box to a well-branded retail display.

Quarterly Industry Bulletin

Indie beauty brands, eco-friendly packaging and immersive digital-physical experiences are redefining consumer expectations and influencing the industry\’s future.

Snacking in 2025: What’s Driving Consumer Cravings and Packagi…

Today, snacks have become more ritual than routine. With sales poised to reach over $32.6 billion by 2026, it doesn’t matter whether your snacks are savory or sweet; all that matters is that they provide munchers with the elevated experience they are looking for.

AI in Packaging: Driving Efficiency, Sustainability, and Innov…

As we step into the new year with cautious optimism, one trend ready to shape the future of packaging is AI. While artificial intelligence has been around for some time, it is gaining more traction in the packaging sector year after year.

How Pet Owners Are Shaping the Future of Pet Food & Packaging

The American Pet Products Association reports that approximately 86.9 million households in the U.S. own a pet. As the pet industry continues to expand in response to this growing number, consumer expectations are also rising.

Quarterly Industry Bulletin

This quarter, we’ll explore the current state of the pet food market, a growing industry driven by passionate pet owners seeking high-quality, nutritious options for their furry companions.

Unpacking the Shelf Life of Corrugated Boxes: Durability, Stor…

How long corrugated boxes will last and how they perform are directly related to how they are handled, the temperatures they are exposed to, how they are used and more.

Medical Device and Home Healthcare packgaing

Corrugated Medical Device Packaging and Testing: From Concept …

Corrugated packaging offers a customizable and sustainable solution, ensuring devices are protected throughout their journey while meeting the demands of a highly regulated industry.

Quarterly Industry Bulletin

Protection and sustainability remain top priorities as U.S. medical device manufacturers adopt eco-friendly packaging solutions without compromising safety.

People Evaluating Packaging in a Warehouse

Is it Time for a Packaging Evaluation? Four Key Areas to Evalu…

PCA can help you identify areas for improvement that can streamline efficiencies and help ensure that your packaging is ideally suited to your application.

Innovative Packaging Solutions—Safeguarding Glass in Transport…

Corrugated packaging from PCA provides the strength and rigidity needed to reduce damage claims for a manufacturer of glass products.

Packaging Equipment Installation and Training—Setting Your Lin…

For any capital expenditure project, ensuring a smooth installation process and effective operator training is a top priority.

Quarterly Industry Bulletin

This quarter, we’re quenching your thirst for knowledge on the beverage industry, which reached $3.56 trillion in 2023.