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NCS 2026: Real Value Beyond the Novelty in Convenience Packaging

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Apr 30, 2026

NCS 2026: Real Value Beyond the Novelty in Convenience Packaging

Ditching the trend goggles. A procurement perspective on the NCS 2026 packaging innovations that actually solve real supply chain and cost problems.

What a New District Sales Manager Really Means for Your Packaging Line

CPG Retail

Apr 10, 2026

What a New District Sales Manager Really Means for Your Packaging Line

When an inkjet equipment maker like Squid Ink appoints a new regional sales lead, it's more than a press release. Here's what it signals about service, support, and who's really managing your supplier relationship.

What the Unilever-McCormick Mega-Deal Means for Packaging Suppliers

CPG Retail

Apr 3, 2026

What the Unilever-McCormick Mega-Deal Means for Packaging Suppliers

A procurement veteran unpacks the $20B food biz merger—and what it means for your packaging contracts, innovation pipeline, and supply chain relationships in 2026 and beyond.

Unilever's $45B Food Spin-Off: What It Means for Packaging Procurement

CPG Retail

Apr 3, 2026

Unilever's $45B Food Spin-Off: What It Means for Packaging Procurement

A procurement manager analyzes the Unilever-McCormick deal, its $600M synergy target, and what a €39B pure-play HPC giant means for packaging suppliers and costs.

CPG Retail

Mar 25, 2026

Why Unilever’s $1B Brand Sell-Off Spells Trouble for Packaging Suppliers | Procurement Insight

A packaging procurement manager analyzes Unilever’s potential merger and brand divestment, revealing hidden risks for suppliers in the CPG supply chain. Real numbers, real consequences.

Foodservice Packaging Innovations Q&A: A Buyer's Field Guide

CPG Retail

Mar 17, 2026

Foodservice Packaging Innovations Q&A: A Buyer's Field Guide

Compostable stadium packaging, OGR paper, mono-material meal trays — 6 questions procurement teams are actually asking about 2025's foodservice packaging innovations, answered plainly.

Portable Coffee Kit Patent: Office & Hospitality Buying Scenarios

CPG Retail

Mar 17, 2026

Portable Coffee Kit Patent: Office & Hospitality Buying Scenarios

Portable coffee concentrate kits are everywhere right now. Whether they pencil out depends entirely on your use case — here's the scenario breakdown before you place an order.

Dove Refillable Deodorant: What Buyers Need to Know

CPG Retail

Mar 3, 2026

Dove Refillable Deodorant: What Buyers Need to Know

Dove launches refillable deodorant across Europe with interchangeable cases and refills. An administrative buyer analyzes what this means for packaging procurement.

The 3 CPG Packaging Shifts of 2026 That Most Coordinators Aren't Preparing For

CPG Retail

Mar 3, 2026

The 3 CPG Packaging Shifts of 2026 That Most Coordinators Aren't Preparing For

Portfolio pruning, AI-driven packaging workflows, and flexible logo systems are reshaping CPG packaging in 2026. Here's why most packaging teams are caught off guard.

DTC to Retail Packaging Transition: What It Actually Costs and Where Brands Get the Math Wrong

CPG Retail

Mar 3, 2026

DTC to Retail Packaging Transition: What It Actually Costs and Where Brands Get the Math Wrong

Expanding from DTC to mass retail requires a complete packaging rethink. Here's a procurement-focused breakdown of the three scenarios brands face and the cost traps in each.

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DTC to Retail Packaging Transition: What It Actually Costs and Where Brands Get the Math Wrong

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2026 CPG Packaging Trends: Costs Behind the Hype

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