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Sept. 24, 2025

EU Deforestation Regulation Delayed! Packaging News #shorts

The EU's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) faces another delay, now set for January 1, 2027. Brands pivoted at a cost because material is gonna increase cost. Tracking the supply chain transparency takes time to put into place. #EUDR #deforestation #packaging #supplychain #transparency

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Sept. 24, 2025

Food Recalls & Company Closures: What You MUST Know! #shorts

Food recalls are happening more often. When packaging companies downsize or get bought up, miscommunication can happen. Systems don't always connect. It's key to pay attention to your product. #foodsafety #recall #manufacturing #supplychain #cpg #qualitycontrol

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Sept. 23, 2025

Recalls Can KILL Your Business! FDA's Recall Levels Explained #shorts

Discover how quality assurance teams tirelessly inspect food products to prevent harmful surprises. If a consumer finds an issue, they can contact the FDA, which may lead to a recall. #foodsafety #qualityassurance #FDA #recall #pork

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Sept. 22, 2025

Designing for sustainability as Recyclers keep dying

Recycling is collapsing in real time. In this episode, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek break down the shocking closure of rPlanet Earth, California’s $100M vertically integrated PET recycler. Why are domestic recyclers shutting down while brands claim to be “sustainable”? We dive deep into the real economics of…

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Sept. 22, 2025

Packaging Dangers: Your Next Death Could Be From This! #shorts

Packaging errors can be deadly serious. Mislabeled items or incorrect stickers can lead to recalls and put lives at risk. It's crucial to pay attention to detail in the packaging process. #packagingfails #mislabeled #productrecall #safetyfirst

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Sept. 18, 2025

Question.

Should we start the Packaging Class Again? #Packaging #designeducation #printproduction #shorts

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Sept. 17, 2025

Packaging Breakdown & Can We Solve It

Today we're breaking down Sonos packaging, materials, user experience, what they got right and areas the industry can push further. If you think it's just another box, tune in to learn how this design can benefit your brand and hit sustainability goals you've set. Have packaging questions, join us for…

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Sept. 16, 2025

Secret to Branding Explained

Master Silence Recognition Through Repetition, the power of consistent branding. Repeating key elements across channels, from typeface to color palettes, helps retain brand perception and fosters emotional engagement with customers. #Branding #Design #Marketing #shorts

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Sept. 13, 2025

Packaging Claims: Are You Overloading Your Customers? #shorts

When clients request numerous claims on packaging, it can hinder the design's impact. Research shows consumers absorb very little information during shopping. So, simplifying the message is key. #packagingdesign #marketing #branding #consumerbehavior

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Sept. 11, 2025

Simplify Your Message: KISS Principle for Viral Marketing #shorts

Discover how the KISS principle helps navigate robot food claims. By understanding consumers and stripping back messages, clients can resonate with their audience and avoid getting lost in too many details. #KISS #marketing #foodclaims #consumerbehavior

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Sept. 10, 2025

Simplify to Amplify: Stop Saying Too Much on Packaging! #shorts

Brands often try to say too much, but consumers have short attention spans. Cluttering the package reduces the impact of key messages. It's better to simplify for amplification. #brandmessaging #marketingtips #branding #simplifying #amplifying

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Sept. 9, 2025

AI Won’t Just Take Your Job… It’ll Do It Better in a Hoodie

In today’s *Packaging Today* episode, we’re diving head-first into the uncomfortable future of work. Will AI replace designers, sales reps, and printers? We break it down live as we do every Monday & Wednesday. Join Evelio, Cory, and Adam as they examine how AI is quietly creeping into your job…

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Sept. 9, 2025

Simplify Packaging Design: Bold Communication for Brand Success! #shorts

To cut through the noise, brands need clear communication. Simplifying the message and amplifying distinctiveness helps products stand out. Additional details can be shared elsewhere. #brand #marketing #communication #branding #strategy

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Sept. 8, 2025

Packaging Today Show - Safety Rules + E‑Com Waste Crisis

Today on Packaging Today, Evelio, Cory, and Adam spotlight two critical developments shaking up the industry: First, new regulations calling for child-resistant packaging on nicotine pouches. As wellness brands sell pick-it-up products that stack into pockets everywhere, how do we satisfy safety without sacrificing shelf appeal? Next, the environmental fallout…

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Sept. 8, 2025

Build Your Brand: From Northern Grit to Real Experiences! #shorts

A brand's Manchester roots and authenticity are key. The brand resonates with people who appreciate live music and alternative culture. The experience beyond the pack is crucial, something every brand should focus on. #brand #authenticity #Manchester #culture

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Sept. 8, 2025

Do Designers REALLY Need to Learn Copywriting?

yes. #Copywriting #GraphicDesign #DesignThinking #shorts

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Sept. 6, 2025

What Packaging Drives you Crazy?

13 mistakes professional designers are avoiding right now. DM Evelio to design your packaging: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ Are you making these packaging design mistakes? In this episode of Packaging Unboxd, 13 of the world’s top packaging designers from New York, London, Melbourne, and beyond share the worst packaging design mistakes they still…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Packaging Today Show, Can We Solve It?

Today on Packaging Today, Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors dive into the headline that’s shaking up CPG: Did packaging play a role in the Kraft Heinz breakup? Read the article and then join us live as we unpack: https://www.packagingdigest.com/food-packaging/did-packaging-play-a-role-in-the-kraft-heinz-breakup- And since it’s Wednesday… 🎯 It’s time for “Can…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Pack of the Week | Patron Tequilla Bottle Design

Today on Pack of the Week, Evelio, Cory, and Adam break down Patrón Tequila’s first bottle redesign in three decades. We’re unpacking everything from the curves and craft of the new silhouette to how this move reshapes consumer perception, brand storytelling, and production realities. What does this new bottle say…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Brand Equity: Make Your Packaging Count, Not Just a Container! #shorts

Most brands use generic packaging. Audit your structural equity: what shapes do consumers already link to your brand? Preserve that DNA. New brand? Don't settle. Make your shape distinctive, a brand asset, not just a container. #packagingdesign #brandequity #structuraldesign #brandbuilding

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Aug. 28, 2025

Live from Label King's Grand Opening in SLC!!!

Today's show comes LIVE from Label King studios at 2590 W Directors Row Suite C/D, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Join Adam, Cory, and Evelio get a tour of the facilities maybe win Label King shirt and some fun stuff! Learn how labels are made, how to order, and talk…

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Aug. 27, 2025

Packaging Disruptors | Can We Solve It?

India is saving its packaging industry with price controls… and Australia just made boxed wine recyclable! What else is changing today? Join Evelio, Adam, and Cory live as they unravel the fast-moving developments reshaping the packaging world from impactful regulations to material revolutions. What you’ll discover: How India’s packaging tariffs…

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Aug. 26, 2025

This Packaging Mistake Can Kill Someone (and it has)

One wrong word on a bottle. One missing allergen warning. One incorrect dosage. That’s all it takes for a packaging error to turn into a fatal recall. In today’s episode of Packaging Today, Evelio, Cory, and Adam dive deep into the terrifying world of packaging-related recalls, where bad information, sloppy…

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Aug. 26, 2025

Packaging Design: Why Following Trends Kills Your Brand #shorts

Packaging sins revealed! Brands make a critical error when playing it safe, blending into the aisle, and ignoring the user. Sticking to the norm makes any product invisible. Are brands missing opportunities by choosing the safest option? "When everyone looks the same..." #packagingdesign #branding #marketing #designfails

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