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Custom Label & Packaging Insights

Tips, trends, and design inspiration for a wide variety of products.

CBD Oil Shipping Guide: How and Where Can You Legally Ship CBD?

The popularity of CBD-based products has skyrocketed in the US in recent years. CBD has experienced a meteoric rise from a virtually unknown compound to rock-star status in the health and wellness market. That’s excellent news for those interested in starting a business selling CBD-based products. The global CBD market is valued at $2.8 billion.…
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Best Beer Bottle Label Sizes and Materials

There are many different shapes and sizes of beer bottles out there. Craft breweries especially utilize a plethora of bottle styles and sizes to appeal to their wide variety of customers. The size and style of bottle chosen can communicate much, from the type of brew to the origin and history of the brewing method.…
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How to Start an Online Business: From Product to Packaging

Working for yourself. Bringing your vision to life. Enjoying what you do for a living. These are just a few of the reasons why people decide to start an online business. It’s not easy. But when done right, running an online business can be both profitable and enjoyable.  In this post, we’ll show you how…
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10 Best Supplement Label Designs

In 2019, 77% of US consumers reported using at least one dietary supplement, representing a significant opportunity for new entrepreneurs seeking to enter the market. But it also presents a challenge since it requires standing out from a large number of competing brands vying for consumers’ attention. In this post, we’ll take a look at…
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How To Design Cosmetic Packaging (+Examples)

In 2020, the US cosmetics industry had an estimated value of $49.2 billion dollars. To meet this demand, the modern makeup industry has become highly competitive. Physical and digital store shelves are brimming with the latest offerings. For those launching a new line of cosmetics, there’s no shortage of opportunities. But you’ll need a solid…
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How to Sell Private Label Supplements on Amazon

What do you get when you combine a rapidly growing market segment with the world’s largest retailer? A whole lot of exciting opportunities! According to market research published by Grand View Research, the US supplement market was expected to top $133 billion in sales during 2020. With an annual projected growth rate of 8.2%, those…
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Wine Packaging Design Ideas and Trends To Watch

The wine industry in the U.S. is alive and well. Total revenue for wine sales are estimated to hit the $50 billion mark for 2020. Although that’s a big number, the wine industry is a competitive one, with wine labels from around the globe clamoring for a dominant position in the largest wine market in…
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Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Packaging (+Examples)

With so much focus on product packaging finding its way into the world’s oceans and piling up in our landfills, sustainable packaging is at the forefront of consumer consciousness. It’s difficult to imagine what life on earth will look like in two to three hundred years. Although it’s hard to predict what the future holds,…
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Sell CBD Online: A Guide to Buying, Selling, and Shipping CBD

If you’re interested in entering the fast-growing online CBD resale market, now is the time. By the end of 2020, the U.S. CBD industry is expected to pull in a record $4.7 billion in sales, according to research done by Brightfield Group. By 2025, estimates point to an industry worth $16.8 billion annually. The COVID-19…
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Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Own Product Label

Getting to the point where you’re ready to create your product’s label is an exciting place to be. It’s also a very important stage in the process of launching a product. After all, a product’s label is one of the most valuable pieces of marketing collateral you have. It’s the first thing a consumer sees…
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