This week on The Packaging Today Show, we’re tackling a seismic shift in the CPG world: skyrocketing metal‑packaging prices driven by U.S. tariffs — and how brands are scrambling to re‑engineer their grocery‑aisle packaging from steel and aluminum cans to stand‑up pouches, paper cartons, and other alternatives. We’ll dig into:…
This week, we’re tackling the packaging stories that actually matter (and maybe one that doesn’t). Leading with Controversy: We dig into the recent U.S. Congressional hearing on chemical recycling. Is it innovation or industry greenwashing? Why are big players like the ACC and The Recycling Partnership pushing hard for it—and…
For years, it was thrilling. New products, fresh challenges. But now? The passion's gone. That spark? Extinguished. Is it time for a new chapter? #CareerChange #Burnout #Passion #Motivation
Agencies are rapidly adopting AI, producing impressive designs without traditional camera skills. The shift is real, with AI-adept designers creating content once requiring specialized expertise. This could change client-creator dynamics. Watch: https://youtu.be/ARsOZVRRDTw?si=jnf29uvAQLQcamEs #AI #Advertising #Design #Agencies #FutureofWork
One business owner sought advice from ChatGPT and got a plan: make 2025 a year of transition. The key? Re-evaluate halfway through the year and only buy what's immediately useful. Watch: https://youtu.be/ARsOZVRRDTw?si=jnf29uvAQLQcamEs #BusinessAdvice #ChatGPT #FuturePlanning #Productivity
Tyson's new chicken nugget packaging looked uninspired. Could AI create a better image than a professional food shoot? The cost savings and creative freedom were too tempting to ignore. #AIArt #FoodPhotography #Marketing #CreativeAI
Navigating AI in your 30s? Learn the tools, even if you choose not to use them. Understand why AI doesn't work for you, and make a valid argument. Start climbing, or risk being shark bait. Watch: https://youtu.be/ARsOZVRRDTw?si=jnf29uvAQLQcamEs #AIPhotography #CareerAdvice #PhotographyTips #Innovation
The world of food photography isn't always what it seems. From fake food to AI enhancements, see how photographers create mouthwatering images that capture the essence of the dining experience. #FoodPhotography #BehindTheScenes #FoodStyling #AI #PhotographyTricks
Mastering packaging is mastering the brand. We explore how elite designers create brand-defining moments. From high-end packaging for fashion, tech, and luxury brands, we give you career insights to help win clients and grow your skills. #PackagingDesign #BrandStrategy #GraphicDesign #LuxuryPackaging #FashionPackaging #DesignSecrets #CreativeProcess #MarketingTips #BrandBuilding #DesignInspiration
After 30 years running a successful studio shooting global brands, Terri did the unthinkable, he shut it all down. Why? Because AI changed everything. In this episode, we explore how one veteran creative reinvented his entire career, turning decades of experience in photography and design into an AI-powered workflow that’s…
Today on Packaging Today, Evelio, Adam, and Cory are drilling into one of the most controversial—and potentially industry‑shifting—headlines in packaging this year. 🧪 Lead Story — Chemical Recycling Takes the Hot Seat At a July 16 congressional hearing, representatives from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), The Recycling Partnership, and Flexible…
Today on Packaging Today, we’re peeling back the headlines and digging into what's really happening in the packaging world: 🧾 Packaging Tax Pain in the UK: UK food firms say the new packaging tax—part of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme—is pushing up prices. For example, one brand reported £153,000…
Today on Packaging Today, we’re covering the biggest packaging news you need to know—including regulatory shake‑ups, major plant closures, and breakthrough materials. What’s lined up: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): U.S. states are moving fast with packaging‑specific obligations that could force brands to rethink material choices and supply chains. FoodPrint Plant…
This week’s episode of Packaging Today keeps us grounded (literally) in the U.K. as we preview London Packaging Week, which kicks off this Wednesday at ExCeL London, and we break down what that means for brands, innovators, and designers heading into Q4. You’ll hear from Adam, Evelio, and Cory: What…
Why you have to learn production as a designer. Watch the full class on Youtube. #packaging #designeducation #printproduction #shorts
Today we’re going heads‑up with no fluff, just fresh packaging news from the past week. We’ll break down the biggest moves, wild surprises, and what it all means for designers, brands, and innovators. #paclaging
Connect with Evelio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ Ever wondered how to design packaging that actually makes it through manufacturing without falling apart? In this episode, we break down packaging design secrets every designer needs to know — from how to set up files for packaging, to reading dielines, to avoiding the costly mistakes…
In this episode, Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors hit the mic fresh from the floors of Pack Expo Las Vegas and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition event. We’re diving into: 🔍 What we saw, who we met, and which booths actually blew our minds. 🌍 The new sustainability trends…
Will recycling survive or will the business model close the remaining plants and require a complete overhaul? #shorts
In this episode, Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors hit the mic fresh from the floors of Pack Expo Las Vegas and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition event. We’re diving into: What we saw, who we met, and which booths actually blew our minds. The new sustainability trends that are…
Mastering packaging is mastering the brand. We explore how elite designers create brand-defining moments. From high-end packaging for fashion, tech, and luxury brands, we give you career insights to help win clients and grow your skills. #PackagingDesign #BrandStrategy #GraphicDesign #LuxuryPackaging #FashionPackaging #DesignSecrets #CreativeProcess #MarketingTips #BrandBuilding #DesignInspiration
Vape pens are under scrutiny as experts discuss the dangers of overuse and addiction among young people. The conversation explores standardized packaging to deter kids from vaping. Could boring packaging reduce the appeal? #vapepens #addiction #health #vaping #youth #danger
It’s Wednesday — which means Can We Solve It is back! Tonight, Evelio, Adam, and Cory tackle your toughest packaging riddles. Send us the questions — if we can’t crack them live, you win a T‑shirt (thanks, SmartSolve). But first — we dig into the week’s most provocative headlines: 🏷…
