Industry Insights
The packaging industry is changing faster than most brands realise. Digital print adoption, supply chain disruption and shifting sustainability expectations are all affecting cost and availability. These pieces cover what's happening and what it means for your decisions.
What Ecommerce Packaging Really Costs (It's Not the Unit Price)
Most brands compare ecommerce packaging on unit price. Three costs never appear on a quote — and they typically outweigh any per-unit saving within the first 90 days of shipping at volume.
Brad Holmes Updated on May 21, 2026
What Makes Corporate Gift Boxes So Effective?
Most brands ordering corporate gift boxes overspend on format which spec decisions actually drive the impression & what's achievable at your volume.
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 21, 2026
Holiday Packaging: How to Plan, Order, and Get It Right
Most brands order holiday packaging too late — not because they forget, but because the brief comes before the plan. See the lead times, quantities, and decisions that matter.
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 21, 2026
Why Designers Love Digital Packaging
Digital packaging has transformed how brands communicate from the shelf to the screen by giving creative teams precision, speed, and the freedom to iterate. Designers gravitate to this approach because it blends artistic control with data-backed decisions and operational efficiency. With color-managed workflows, variable data capabilities, and agile production, you can refine visuals quickly, target … Continued
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 13, 2026
Digital Packaging: The 4% Revolution That’s Reshaping the Industry
Digital packaging has moved from niche experiments to a core driver of brand growth, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Each year, an estimated four percentage points of packaging volume and spend migrate from analog to digital print and workflow systems. Over time, this steady “digital packaging: the 4% revolution that’s reshaping the industry” compounds into a … Continued
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 13, 2026
Retail-Ready Packaging Requirements: What Brands Need to Know Before Pitching Retailers
The gap between DTC and retail-ready packaging is bigger than most founders expect — and it shows up at the worst possible time. See what to check before you pitch.
Ron Perry Updated on May 21, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Crisis: What It Means for Flexible Packaging Supply Chains in 2026
The Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruption Is Reshaping Global Supply Chains The Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption has quickly become one of the most significant supply chain events affecting global manufacturing in 2026. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have caused commercial shipping traffic through this critical corridor to collapse, creating immediate consequences for … Continued
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 13, 2026
Digital vs. Traditional Packaging Costs: The Surprising Truth
Packaging choices influence more than shelf appeal; they determine cost structures, operational flexibility, and environmental impact. This guide explains the real cost differences between digital and traditional packaging, where savings and hidden expenses occur, and how to choose the right approach for your volumes, timelines, and sustainability goals. At Packaging Studio, we help teams evaluate … Continued
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 13, 2026
Why Your Packaging Partner Should Feel Like an Extension of Your Team-Here’s Why
Your packaging partner should feel like an extension of your team. Here’s why: packaging influences product protection, brand perception, speed to market, and the customer experience. When a partner operates with your priorities, standards, and cadence, you gain smoother launches, fewer defects, and stronger commercial outcomes. At Packaging Studio, we embed in your workflow, align … Continued
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 13, 2026
The Benefits of Using Digital Printing for Packaging
Digital printing speeds launches, improves color accuracy, cuts setup costs, and supports short runs, personalization, and sustainable, low-waste packaging.
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 13, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Overseas Packaging (and Why Domestic Production Wins)
Overseas sourcing can look like a bargain on paper, but the true cost of imported packaging emerges once delays, rework, and surprise fees chip away at margins. When reliable timelines, consistent quality, and lower risk matter, domestic production routinely outperforms. At Packaging Studio, we help brands simplify their packaging supply chains through local manufacturing options … Continued
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 13, 2026
Why ‘Made in the USA’ Packaging Is Making a Comeback
Made in the USA packaging is surging as brands seek reliability, speed, and sustainability with local production, tighter quality control, and resilient supply chains.
Tom Moriarty Updated on May 13, 2026
What Is Web-to-Pack — and Is It Right for Your Brand?
Discover how web-to-pack transforms packaging with online design, instant pricing, 3D previews, and fast, data-driven production.
Tom Moriarty Updated on June 2, 2026