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Food and cosmetics producers can delight holiday shoppers with screw top tins. These metal containers not only add sparkle to a room, but can serve as long-lasting storage for items beyond food and cosmetics. Some people keep them to store spare change or jewelry. Here's why this attractive and practical gift idea works as eye-catching, thoughtful and sustainable packaging.

Manufacturers must adapt to changing trends in packaging design, from seasonal variations to sustainability and innovation, to stay competitive and meet consumer demands.

Consumers make purchasing decisions partly based on packaging, especially when it comes to grocery items. The more secure the packaging, the more favorable impression they have if they are already familiar with the product. Metal containers provide greater security and durability than plastic or paper containers, which is why many shoppers perceive metal as a better packaging solution. It's also a very sustainable solution, which plays a significant role in shaping positive consumer perceptions about it.

This article explores how technology and sustainability shape modern packaging, guiding manufacturers to create eco-friendly, efficient, and consumer-attractive solutions.

Accurate inventory forecasting is one of the pillars to profitability for a manufacturer or distributor. Any business that stores products in a warehouse needs to pay close attention to seasonal trends and how to manage inventory properly. An important reason metal packaging can enhance inventory forecasts is because it offers long-term value for unsold items. Here's a look at the often overlooked relationship between packaging materials and superb inventory management.

Packaging evolves with consumer culture, emphasizing sustainability and efficient design. This article describes how social trends drive innovation in packaging for global brands.  

When a manufacturer decides on the most appropriate packaging for its products, metal is considered one of the most robust and reliable materials. A key factor in determining proper packaging should be the degree to which the product needs protection to ensure its safe transport from one distribution hub to another. Here are the main reasons why metal is such a reassuring choice for protecting products during shipping.

Human eyes are naturally drawn to shiny objects, which helps make metal a top solution for product packaging. The shine is a result of light energy exciting free electrons that move in various directions on metal surfaces. Smoothness of metal adds to its shininess, also called "luster." Here's a look at the interesting science that connects consumer attention with shiny metal packaging.

While metal is a leading packaging material, different metals serve a wide range of different markets. Some of the most efficient and commonly used metals for food packaging include aluminum, tin and steel. Just like cars, planes and trains have metal exteriors as strong protective barriers, metal packaging is a top choice for giving shipped food and beverage products maximum safety. Here's why metal  represents15 percent of all global packaging.