Barrier properties refer to the packaging's ability to resist the absorption of light, moisture, and oxygen. These properties come from the accumulation of the individual films used in the construction of the packaging.

Next in our packaging terminology guide series: bar wrappers and sachets! There's some crossover in relevant terms for these products so we joined them together for one easy and to-the-point terminology guide.

In celebration of the Natural Products Expo West show coming up next week, we've got food on the brain! There are always so many changing trends and innovations in the food industry, especially in natural food, and we wanted to highlight some of the biggest ones right now:

Next in our packaging terminology guide series: shrink sleeves! With benefits like 360-degree branding and added security with tamper-evident seals, shrink sleeves are becoming a popular choice for industries beyond sports nutrition and beverages.  Here's our list of essential terms for shrink sleeves: