by Melissa Simmerman | Jun 19, 2026 | AI, Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Innovation, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Structural Design
June 23, 2026 Since the end of last year, one topic has come up again and again in our conversations with clients, partners, and colleagues alike. Innovation. From first-time founders to global CPGs, it’s on everyone’s minds. Not that it wasn’t before, but it feels...
by Melissa Simmerman | May 27, 2026 | Brand Strategy, Color, Conference Recap, CPG Trends, Innovation, Inspiration, Material and Finish, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Structural Design, Thought Leadership
May 28, 2026 We may have left Las Vegas, but the memories of the packaging at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2026 didn’t leave us. Here are the creative and innovative products, booths, and packaging stars that made us stop and take notice, even in a somewhat delirious...
by Jon Moser | Jul 29, 2019 | Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership
Packaging Design CRAFTING A BRAND: HOW TO STAND OUT IN A SATURATED CRAFT BEER CATEGORY Jon MoserDesign Director July 29, 2019 We are witness to a craft beer boom. 826 independent breweries opened their doors in 2017 alone. Craft beer now accounts for more than 12.7%...
by Fred Richards | Jun 13, 2019 | Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Inspiration, Packaging Design, Thought Leadership
Brand Strategy & Packaging Design DOING MORE FARM THAN GOOD Dyfed “Fred” Richards CMO & Partner June 13, 2019 I was fortunate to grow up in an especially beautiful part of the world, North Wales. This clean, unspoiled region offers sweeping views...
by Fred Richards | Jun 13, 2019 | Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Inspiration, Packaging Design, Thought Leadership
Brand Strategy & Packaging Design IS THERE STRENGTH IN NUMBERS? Dyfed “Fred” Richards CMO & Partner June 13, 2019 We are surrounded by numbers. The visual examples are virtually limitless …road signs, watches, computers, cars, telephones and, yes,...