Paper Packaging Blog: Materials, Design & Sourcing

Every packaging buyer I talk to these days faces the same problem: how to keep their food products dry, aromatic, and fresh—without using plastic. Customers demand sustainability, but brands can’t risk soggy cookies or coffee that’s lost its aroma. I’ve been there myself when we tested our first eco-friendly paper

Your brand is thriving, your products are flying off the shelves—but your packaging? That’s another story. Maybe your bags look dull, or your logo smudges when it rains. Worse, the bag rips before the customer reaches their car. You’ve likely heard these terms: coated and uncoated paper bags. Which one’s

Ever received a tiny item in a bag big enough to fit a microwave? Or worse—a stuffed, bulging gift bag that looks like it’s about to burst? Packaging mistakes don’t just look bad—they damage your brand. And that’s especially true in gift packaging, where the presentation is half the experience.

Paper packaging is hot. Everybody wants eco-friendly, sustainable, customizable. Sounds like a win, right? But beneath the smooth kraft surface, our industry is weathering storms—raw material spikes, greenwashing, and supply chain chaos. It’s not all paper roses. The paper packaging industry is facing significant challenges including raw material shortages, rising

Plastic coatings have had their time in the spotlight — and honestly, their time is up. They’ve helped paper bags resist grease, moisture, and oil, but they also made them nearly impossible to recycle or compost. That’s where biodegradable coatings step in — the smart upgrade for sustainable packaging. Biodegradable

Before specifying an antimicrobial paper bag, establish the intended food contact, the claimed antimicrobial function, and the evidence needed to evaluate both. A treatment claim is not a guarantee that the packaged food will remain safe. Antimicrobial paper packaging uses a treatment intended to inhibit specified microorganisms under defined conditions.

In the global pursuit of sustainable solutions, paper packaging has emerged as a champion. Once a simple utilitarian tool, it has evolved into a complex and dynamic component of modern supply chains. This evolution has been driven by changing consumer expectations, environmental urgency, technological advancements, and regulatory pressures. This article

We all love the idea of “eco-friendly packaging.” But here’s the catch—without sustainable sourcing, even a so-called green paper bag can leave a dirty footprint. I’ve seen brands spend more on packaging while unknowingly fueling deforestation or chemical-heavy processes. That’s not eco-friendly—it’s eco-irony. Sustainable sourcing means choosing materials like FSC-certified

The world of packaging looks simple from the outside—just bags and boxes, right? Wrong. Behind every paper bag is a complex supply chain that feels like a house of cards. And when one card—like raw material supply—falls, the costs can skyrocket. Material shortages directly drive up paper bag costs by