By Shefali Kapadia Anyone who ordered an old fashioned or whiskey sour at the Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820 bar in Edinburgh last fall may have noticed something unusual. The whiskey in the drink tasted the same, but it was poured from a different kind of bottle – a 90% paper-based bottle the brand wasContinue reading “Testing 1, 2, 3: How CPGs get more sustainable packaging to store shelves”
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Merchants maneuver as Visa enforces surcharge program
By Shefali Kapadia Nearly two years after Visa began cracking down on surcharges, payments processors and independent sales organizations say they have a better understanding and sense of clarity on the network’s rules. At that time, Visa imposed a credit card surcharge cap of 3%, down from the previous cap of 4%. Many in the industry found communicationContinue reading “Merchants maneuver as Visa enforces surcharge program”
Truck driving: A diverse, but not inclusive, industry
By Shefali Kapadia Women make up only about 10% of truck drivers, by some estimates. Several organizations have sprung up, focused on addressing female drivers’ unique needs and concerns on the road. One of those organizations is REAL Women in Trucking (RWIT), founded by truck driver Desiree Wood after she saw firsthand the many dangers on the road. We caught up withContinue reading “Truck driving: A diverse, but not inclusive, industry”
From lotions to linens: How hotel marketplaces can boost guest loyalty
By Shefali Kapadia Four Seasons’ bed linens and JW Marriott’s shampoo aren’t just for guests staying in the hotels anymore. The items are available for sale on dedicated websites, so customers can cozy up in Four Seasons sheets at home, or wash their hair with JW Marriott Ylang Ylang Shampoo in their own shower. ForContinue reading “From lotions to linens: How hotel marketplaces can boost guest loyalty”
6 months after Baltimore’s bridge collapse, lessons are emerging for a rebuild
By Shefali Kapadia A key feature is missing over the Patapsco River in Baltimore. The water still glistens, and cargo ships still pass by on their way in and out of the port. But the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which had spanned the river since 1977, is no longer there. In March, a container ship crashed into oneContinue reading “6 months after Baltimore’s bridge collapse, lessons are emerging for a rebuild”
Can canned food outlast competition from flexible plastic alternatives?
By Shefali Kapadia When Sonoco announced plans to acquire European metal packaging specialist Eviosys in a nearly $4 billion deal this summer, the packaging giant made its intentions clear: It was betting big on metal food cans. At a time when novel materials and formats are proliferating in packaging and food companies rely on innovation to drive sales inContinue reading “Can canned food outlast competition from flexible plastic alternatives?”
Social media-driven redesigns: Lessons from a packaging pickle
By Shefali Kapadia Consumers on social media were loud and clear about their thoughts on Grillo’s Pickles. They loved the pickles, but hated the packaging. Pickle juice leaked or spilled in the refrigerator, and consumers reported hurt fingers or broken nails when opening the lid, according to Eddie Andre, vice president of branding at Grillo’sContinue reading “Social media-driven redesigns: Lessons from a packaging pickle”
Meet America’s Best Banks And Credit Unions In Each State 2024
By Shefali Kapadia Leslie Weist knew she was assuming significant risk when she decided to secure a loan two years ago to construct a new building for her small Ohio-based business, Michael Byrne Manufacturing. So, it was critical to be able to count on the financial institution she chose as her lender. Picking the rightContinue reading “Meet America’s Best Banks And Credit Unions In Each State 2024”
Farmers Aren’t Keeping Up With Oat Milk Demand
By Shefali Kapadia “Oat milk latte!” “Cappuccino with oat milk!” A barista’s voice rises above the clamor of a café, as drinks appear on the counter. Scenes like this play out all across America today, with oat milk rapidly catching up with traditional dairy as a caffeinated beverage staple. The plant-based drink has exploded inContinue reading “Farmers Aren’t Keeping Up With Oat Milk Demand”
SKU rationalization is in. What does that mean for packaging partners?
By Shefali Kapadia When Unilever’s new CEO Hein Schumacher took the helm last summer, he was ready to make sweeping changes to the consumer goods giant. One of these actions was reducing the number of SKUs in Unilever’s portfolio. This process, known as SKU rationalization, eliminates the lowest-margin product versions and sizes to improve profitabilityContinue reading “SKU rationalization is in. What does that mean for packaging partners?”
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