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Amanda Thomas

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Become a Packaging Rock Star! Save the Date for MRP University

Become a Packaging Rock Star! Save the Date for MRP University

Join us for a two-day educational event where you can learn everything you need to become a packaging rock star!

Whether you’re new to packaging, or just hoping to give yourself a competitive edge,  MRP University is for you. MRP University is your opportunity to learn all about packaging in one convenient location from the experts at Mold-Rite Plastics. From examining the market trends that are driving packaging development to finding ways to differentiate your product on the shelf, MRP...

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Honey Packaging: Some Closures Can Solve Even the Stickiest of Messes

Honey Packaging: Some Closures Can Solve Even the Stickiest of Messes

MRP’s Ultra Light™ Closure enhances Rice’s Honey consumer’s experience in more ways than one.

It’s safe to say that most consumers can agree—honey can be a sticky mess that is hard to clean up. The less chance of a mess, the happier the customer will be with your product. A happier customer could mean a repeat purchase and hopefully they become brand loyal.  

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Philippe’s Hot Mustard Spices Things Up this Winter

Philippe’s Hot Mustard Spices Things Up this Winter

ADS Package of the Year warmed everyone on a regular day at the office.

We tend to find anything in the winter to keep us warm; Northeast Ohio is no stranger to freezing temperatures and blustery snow conditions. Our Twinsburg location decided to spice things up and throw a warm lunch for the entire office.  Philippe’s Hot mustard was the star of this lunch!

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Consumer Trends: Top 10 Food Predictions for 2015

Consumer Trends: Top 10 Food Predictions for 2015

2015 holds great promise for the food, nutrition and health markets.

2015 will be full of new and exciting ideas and trends in the packaging community. New trends are always coming up at the beginning of the year, and this year, the food industry is going back to the basics and focusing on healthy alternatives. A recent study was conducted by New Nutrition Business, which revealed the top 10 key trends in food, nutrition and health. These trends will help open up new opportunities for both big...

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Happy Holidays from Mold-Rite Plastics

Happy Holidays from Mold-Rite Plastics
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The Top 5 Players in the Beauty Packaging Industry are Revealed

The Top 5 Players in the Beauty Packaging Industry are Revealed

There are no surprises as to who takes the top spots in the global beauty industry.

Consumers tend to be brand loyal in the beauty market. They generally stick to what they know and the brands they trust. With a wide variety of beauty products on the market, ranging from inexpensive to prestige brands, there are a few top players in this market that consumers can rely on. Beautypackaging.com has compiled a list of the top players in the beauty market for 2014. Who will be first? The following...

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Compare our MegaFlap to CT Closures for Powder Supplements

Compare our MegaFlap to CT Closures for Powder Supplements

Who will win? Our Megaflap goes head-to-head with CT closures to see who gives plastic packaging closures the competitive edge.

Go to your local GNC or supplement store and you will see it—the wall of protein powders and shakes. Packaging companies take great pains trying to stand out in the sea of all the different kinds of powders. The majority of these powder containers have many negative attributes in common – consumers lose their scoop, the powder gets everwhere in their gym...

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Cannabis is Expanding its Reach One State at a Time

Cannabis is Expanding its Reach One State at a Time

The 2014 Election has resulted in a few states legalizing or semi-legalizing the use of marijuana.

This 2014 election had many hot topics to vote on. One of the big topics that many American’s were tracking is the legalization of marijuana. Many states, including Alaska, Oregon, California and Michigan, were voting for legislation with tax and regulation. States like Florida were voting for the use of medical marijuana and Washington D.C. and Maine were voting for...

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Flip Top Cap | ADS Package of the Year | Mold-Rite

Flip Top Cap | ADS Package of the Year | Mold-Rite

Philippe The Original’s Hot Mustard is recognized as Association of Dressings and Sauces (ADS) 2014 Package of the Year.

Phillippe The Original’s Hot Mustard package won the 15th annual Package of the Year award, presented on October 11-13. Nominations for the ADS Package of the Year award were received earlier this year from any ADS member. During the recent ADS Technical Meeting in San Diego, CAL this month, these packages were voted on based on who had the most innovative and...

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Medical Cannabis Could be Coming to a State Near You

Medical Cannabis Could be Coming to a State Near You

Many companies may benefit from the upcoming November ballets.

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