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March Madness 2024: A Look Back at Packaging in Top Ads
The 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament kicked off on March 18 for the men’s teams and March 19 for the women’s teams. As fans tune in to watch teams battle for the championship, brands seize the opportunity…
Read MoreThe Impact of Current Tariffs on Sourcing Key Packaging Components
The global packaging industry is intricately linked to international trade policies, with tariffs pivotal in determining sourcing strategies. Recent U.S. tariffs...
Read MoreHow Your Brand Can Be a Friend to the Planet
You’ve likely encountered images of oceans filled with waste and heard alarming reports of climate change. You’ve likely heard advocates like Greta Thunberg…
Read MoreCelebrating Two Years of Growth with NetSuite at Sonic Packaging
In January of 2022, Sonic Packaging embarked on a digital transformation by implementing NetSuite, a robust, cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. As we celebrate the two-year anniversary…
Read MoreMaking a Difference Supporting Baking Memories 4Kids
For several years, Sonic Packaging has actively participated in the Baking Memories 4Kids corporate gifting program. As the holiday season is upon us, we want to spotlight their remarkable mission, which…
Read MoreFrom Good to Great: How Contract Packaging and Strategic Alliances Drive Business Growth
In the ever-changing business landscape, it’s clear that going at it alone can pose significant challenges. Recognizing the value of seeking external assistance, companies are increasingly turning to…
Read MoreCase Study: Tech Transfer of a 1.0-gram Hygroscopic Powder Sachet
Technology transfer is the hand off of process and product knowledge between development and manufacturing, or from one site to another. The transfer of manufacturing processes,…
Read MoreIncreasing COVID-19 Sample Collection Device Production 4-Fold, From 500K/Week To 2 Million/Week
With the world facing a pandemic, delivering fast and accurate test kits became crucial. Government and diagnostics companies (existing and newcomers) raced to develop and manufacturer fast and accurate…
Read MoreOuter Appearance Projects Inner Quality
It doesn’t really matter if your product is the best on the market. If it lacks shelf impact or looks shopworn, sales are not likely to meet expectations.
Read MoreIndie Brands Overcome Sourcing Challenges
For brand owners doing their own formulation, packaging and distribution, contract packagers can offer design services to create a distinctive package, provide access to thousands of stock keeping units…
Read MoreBrand Strategy: Create or Acquire?
When it comes to brand development, why reinvent the wheel?
Read MoreSmart Packaging Protects Shelf Life
Smart packaging protects and extends product shelf life in a variety of ways. Technologies include desiccants and scavengers, antimicrobial materials and temperature-control packaging, labels and devices…
Read MoreSmart Packaging Improves Adherence
An astonishing number of people take medications at the wrong time, at the wrong dose or not at all. In fact, most sources report only about 50% of prescriptions are taken according to the doctor’s orders.
Read MoreSmart Packaging Authenticates Product
The Future of Smart Packaging to 2021, a report from Smithers Pira, estimates the global market for smart packaging will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8% to reach a projected value of $7.8 billion…
Read MorePackaging Superstars: The Future of Eco-Friendly Innovation is Here
Every year, 1.4 billion tons of trash is dumped into our oceans. Of that 1.4 billion tons, 8 million of that trash is plastic. Gen Z and Millennials – both highly coveted target markets - are making…
Read MoreColor Packaging Trends You Should Know
Latest Trends in Color Packaging You Should Know About. From hi-tech VR and AR labels to color, shape, and texture trends in packaging, brand marketers monitor and forecast the ever-evolving consumer needs…
Read More2017 Packaging Trends: The Rise of “Turnkey”
As 2017 ends and 2018 approaches, packaging trends over the past year provide key insight into what the industry can expect more of and where companies should place their focus for long-term growth and…
Read MoreThe Sonic Series: Packaging Barriers To Entry Part III: Intuitive Design
“Intuitive design” has become somewhat of a buzz word in today’s market. The intuitiveness of a product is now intrinsically tied to product value and success. The more intuitive a product, the better…
Read MorePackaging New Pathways to Success
A dedicated production suite with on-demand access to operations means no more guessing for this virtual-based healthcare supplement company. The startup is packaging their own destiny by eliminating overhead…
Read MoreThe Sonic Series: Packaging Barriers to Entry Part II: Your Brand
Every year, 30,000 new products are launched and 95% of them fail. The reason is that most consumers don't have the time or attention span to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of products, so they…
Read MoreThe Sonic Series: Packaging Barriers to Entry Part 1: User Experience
Apple. Google. Microsoft. The most successful companies in the world share a common value- a commitment to delivering a superior user experience.
Read MoreIntroducing the Dose Sprayer, A Metered Unit-Dose Spray Delivery System For Veterinary Applications
The arrival of summer brings warm weather, longer days, picnics and vacations. Unfortunately, the arrival of summer also comes with some less friendly things for our furry friends. Ticks, fleas, hot spots,…
Read MoreUnwrapping New Regulations On Vaping: What You Need To Know
Since its 2007 debut in the American Market, the burgeoning vaping industry has gone from subculture to mainstream. Newly enacted federal regulations are in place and additional state regulations continue…
Read MoreTriclosan Out, Probiotics to the Rescue!
Probiotics contain live microorganisms that keep "bad" bacteria at bay. Sonic Packaging offers a variety of packaging options for probiotic companies.
Read MoreTubes Have It
With alternative distribution (Birchbox, Ipsy Etc.) the demand for smaller size tubes in conjunction with shorter production runs has stressed both purchasing and operations beyond their normal supply…
Read MoreTubes Tubes Tubes, Single Dose, Multi Dose, Applicators or not. Tubes Tubes Tubes.
With the very competitive market for new products at retail, professional, personal care or medical, companies are in search of new technologies to improve customer experience while adding value and barrier…
Read MorePackaging for the Generations
As long as there have been products for consumers to buy, there have been trends in packaging and marketing them. Take a look at a popular product from 30 years ago: It may seem quite outdated now, but…
Read MoreTablets, Capsules, Powders, Liquids Oh No!
Sublingual (beneath the tongue) delivery is not new, yet based on the many advantages of this administration for both medications and nutritional supplements, there is a renewed interest in this product…
Read MoreWaste-Free Packaging: Is it Always the Greenest Choice?
We now live in a time when environmental consciousness is at its highest, and being wasteful is no longer condoned. In all aspects of life, consumers are looking to be greener, and this is especially true…
Read MoreChild Safety is Job One
According to the Poison Prevention Information Center, nine out of ten poisoning incidents involving children occur in the home. Medicines, household cleaners, and other chemicals are common sources of…
Read MoreWhy CR Packaging Matters: Liquid Nicotine
Liquid nicotine is becoming commonplace with the creation of e-cigarettes and vaping. At the moment, there is a lack of regulation for liquid nicotine packaging.
Read MoreThe Role of Color in Customer Purchase Decisions
When designing new packaging, your package should be enticing to the intended audience.
Read MoreHow Product Packaging Influences Buy Decisions
How does packaging influence the buying decision for consumers?
Read MoreMake Improved Communication A Priority In Business
Think about the old game of telephone: one person says a sentence or phrase, which is passed along to other people through a chain. In the end, without fail, the message has been changed or distorted.
Read MoreContinued Growth and Dedication at Sonic Packaging
Sonic Packaging, a leader in the contract packaging industry, is continually striving to increase their impact in the marketplace when it comes to single use or metered dose delivery systems.
Read MorePackaging Trends in 2015
Packaging design continues to evolve and push boundaries through using new materials and styles. Businesses have decided to re-brand or re-design their packaging to keep up with current trends.
Read MoreRegimen Style Packaging
Sonic Packaging engages with customers across a variety of industries to provide answers to their packaging needs, whether it’s for liquids, powders or solid formats.
Read MoreValue Added Services
During the critical point which determines the success or failure of a product, Sonic Packaging has always helped customers make the right decisions.
Read MoreManufacturing Day and the Skills Gap
One of the most pressing issues facing the manufacturing industry today is the skills gap. There are numerous organizations and programs that concentrate on rectifying the current situation; however, one…
Read MoreSafety in Liquid Nicotine Packaging
As covered in a previous Sonic blog, child-proof packaging for medical marijuana is an extremely important issue the industry is currently facing.
Read MoreThe Future of Diagnostic Testing
Sonic is excited to announce to our loyal blog readers that we have been engaged to produce a custom delivery system for a new Diagnostic Test Kit!
Read MoreEffective Project Management and The Sonic Way
At Sonic, we know that our customers rely on us to deliver their products in a timely and efficient manner. Time management is at the forefront at Sonic Packaging.
Read MoreFighting Childhood Obesity with Unit Dose Packaging of Non-Carbonated Beverages
Obesity in America and especially childhood obesity has become a problem not to be ignored. With national programs such as Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” and Jennifer Lopez’s new Center for a…
Read MoreSafe Packaging of Medical Marijuana Edibles
We have always prided ourselves in our ability to work within and for many different industries, so when we began to get approached by companies asking us to supply to the medical marijuana industry, the…
Read MoreCan You be Successful in Business Without a Vision?
Have you ever heard of the Broadway show, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"? Anyone in business knows the irony and joking behind this title, and knows that the response is, of course,…
Read MoreGetting Back to the Basics
Along with creative innovation and efficient product execution, Sonic Packaging has always put a large concentration on customer service.
Read MoreSonic Packaging’s Snap App
Here at Sonic Packaging, innovation is something that we take very seriously, and we pride ourselves in running with new ideas and concepts whenever we think of one that we can take the distance. In that…
Read MoreWill 2014 Be a Big Year for Sonic Packaging?
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately regarding the new year being the time for an American Manufacturing Renaissance. While we are optimistic that will be the case, one thing we are sure of…
Read MoreThe State of the Packaging Industry: Today and Tomorrow
As 2013 comes to an end and 2014 is just around the corner, now is a good time to take a look back at the changes that have occurred in packaging, as well as a look ahead at the future.
Read MoreMade in America Matters At Sonic Packaging
When it comes to bringing manufacturing back to America, what started out, as a trickle is now becoming a flood.
Read MoreSonic Packaging and MFG Day and Month
It is that time of year again, time for Manufacturing Month! On October 4, businesses and communities across the U.S. came together to celebrate everything that is great about American manufacturing.
Read MoreWhy Technical Education and Experience Matters
You may have heard that as the country's manufacturing sector comes back, we are now experiencing what is being called a skilled labor shortage. Jobs are out there, yet there aren't enough qualified people…
Read MoreUsing Trial Size Products to Gain Amazing Brand Awareness
"Brand Awareness is the extent a brand is recognized by potential customers, and is correctly associated with a particular product" The biggest challenge with new products isn't always in the creation.
Read MoreSingle Use Packaging: Is it Right for You?
Once you've found the right packaging partner for your product, the next question often is: "what are my packaging options?" You might be considering unit/single dose packaging (also known as metered dose)…
Read MoreWhat Do Packaging and Animal Rescue Have in Common?
When you're working with Sonic Packaging for any of your packaging need, you'll find we take our business very seriously. But get us talking about our work with rescue animals, and suddenly, you'll see…
Read MoreThe Total Package
Sonic is more than a packaging designer. We're not consultants, we're not simple providers of quick and easy packaging, and we're not about short cuts.
Read MoreNew Packaging for the New Year: Moving Ahead in 2013
As the new year is here and well underway, we at Sonic take note of what our clients are focused on and what's at the forefront of the industry. We have noticed major conversation regarding the chicken…
Read MorePackaging Innovations for Medical and Dental Professionals
These days, there's more and more emphasis being placed on running a medical business efficiently. It stands to reason that a doctor who sees more patients in a day will have a more successful and profitable…
Read MoreWhat's New at Sonic Packaging?
At Sonic Packaging, it's not enough for us to keep producing the same products. As you may be realizing, we are not comfortable with sitting idly by.
Read MoreEdible Packaging: Gimmick or Gold?
At Sonic Packaging, we like to stay one step ahead of the industry, and explore not only what is happening now, but what will be happening in the future. At the moment, there is a lot of talk about edible…
Read MoreQuestions and Answers in Packaging
With the downsizing of packaging departments, the new economy, and the overall changes in the industry, the packaging process isn't what it used to be. Unlike other industries, it seems companies are having…
Read MoreThe Sonic Way
Here at Sonic, our goal is to create the ideal package for our customers' products. To achieve this, we've created the five part Sonic Way. It is the tried-and-true methodology to our madness, and we'd…
Read MorePackaging in a Pinch
Here at Sonic, we know packaging: We truly feel there is no project we can't handle. For that reason, we always prefer to start at the beginning of your packaging process. That way, we can set you up…
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