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Play Smart, Choose Spouted Pouches

Play Smart, Choose Spouted Pouches

Spouted pouches offer a more efficient way to package liquids, whether used as a refill solution or as a lightweight alternative to rigid packaging. Compared to traditional rigid PET bottles, spouted pouches can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 83%, lower plastic waste by up to 72%, and cut landfill waste by as much as 65%. They also use up to 60% less plastic than rigid bottles and provide a 26:1 shipping advantage, with one truckload of pouches replacing up to 26 trucks of empty rigid bottles.

27 May 26

TricorBraun Flex Drives Pachamama Coffee’s Unique Mission with Eco–Friendly Packaging Solution

TricorBraun Flex Drives Pachamama Coffee’s Unique Mission with Eco–Friendly Packaging Solution

Pachamama embarked on a rebrand of its 10-ounce and two-pound coffee bags, seeking eco-friendly packaging to give its customers a deeper, more tangible connection to its values. TricorBraun Flex recommended Biotrē™ 2.0, a flexible packaging film made from plant-based, renewable, and compostable resources. Biotrē 2.0 is 60% compostable, and the outer layers consist of natural kraft paper and cellulose made from wood pulp.

27 Nov 25

TricorBraun Rebrands Equator Coffees with Purpose and Impact

TricorBraun Rebrands Equator Coffees with Purpose and Impact

In 2023, Equator Coffees embarked on a package redesign with a clear goal: to deliver a high-quality coffee product in a sustainable bag that brings its vibrant branding to life. TricorBraun Flex differentiated itself from other suppliers by recommending Biotrē™ 1.0 for Equator Coffees’ six-ounce, 12-ounce, and two-pound bags. Biotrē 1.0 is a flexible packaging film made from plant-based, renewable, and compostable resources, including wood pulp and sugar cane.

22 Oct 25

Fragrance Field Guide: Product & Packaging Trends

Fragrance Field Guide: Product & Packaging Trends

Consumers curate scent wardrobes that reflect their identities and moods, fueling a desire for fragrance that’s both personal and purposeful. While high-concentration parfums and luxe storytelling drive premium growth, value-forward formats like minis, mists, and solids are booming; making fragrance more flexible than ever. Packaging plays a critical role, balancing elevated design cues for prestige with playful, portable formats for everyday joy.

13 Aug 25

Material selection matters, part 4

Material selection matters, part 4

Understanding consumer behavior and the impact lifestyle trends have on packaging preferences is absolutely essential. Consumers crave convenience. We’re multi-tasking, we are pressed for time, and we’re always on the go. We want products that allow for easy and fast dispensing, and more and more, we crave portability. So while a lightweight, transparent PET bottle with a CT closure might protect the product and meet the consumer’s consumption requirements, this packaging style may not be portable or convenient.

26 Oct 20

How COVID-19 accelerated the health and wellness macrotrend

How COVID-19 accelerated the health and wellness macrotrend

The Health and Wellness sector was already an economic powerhouse pre-COVID-19. The Global Wellness Institute values the sector at $4.5 trillion, a figure that incorporates everything from nutraceuticals to genetics-based diets and nutrition, and from bio-hacking to mental health apps. As our behaviors continue to shift in response to the pandemic, we’re accelerating an already robust macrotrend as we seek out products to protect our homes, improve our immune systems, and boost our peace of mind.

05 Oct 20

TricorBraun serves up a stand-out package design for Sauce Beauty

TricorBraun serves up a stand-out package design for Sauce Beauty

Understanding the importance of packaging to a product’s success, and serving up his innovative line of haircare products inspired by iconic recipes from kitchens around the globe, Rah turned to packaging leader TricorBraun for custom-designed bottles. He had previously partnered with TricorBraun when working for other beauty companies and knew that not only could its designers and engineers bring his vision to life in a way that excited retailers, but also get it to market quickly.

23 Jul 19

Straight and neat: Consumers thirst for spirits is growing

Straight and neat: Consumers' thirst for spirits is growing

According to the Distilled Spirits Council, spirits gained market share for the eighth consecutive year, with sales rising to nearly 37 percent of the total alcohol market. We’ve been keeping a pulse on the spirits market for a long time, so the level of industry growth is not surprising. With more than 116 years of packaging expertise, TricorBraun has been advising beverage alcohol brands on how to align packaging with consumer preferences for decades.

25 Jun 19

4 ways changing consumer preferences are impacting your spirits packaging

4 ways changing consumer preferences are impacting your spirits packaging

Consumers are eager to learn about spirits, and millennials in particular are willing to open their wallets for high-end, premium spirits. In many industries, including spirits, this has meant a scrapping of “old world” brands that were revered by their parents. Meanwhile, brand owners are responding by creating excitement with new products and new ways to interact with consumers. Here are four ways changing consumer preferences are impacting the spirits market – and your packaging strategy.

06 Jun 19

Brewcraft USA partners with TricorBraun to transform a carboy into the Genesis Fermenter

Brewcraft USA partners with TricorBraun to transform a carboy into the Genesis Fermenter

With a long list of objectives in hand, Brewcraft USA—who had been purchasing stock bottles from TricorBraun for several years— asked, what if we could develop a carboy that is not only safe and sustainable, but does more than a typical carboy that was designed to hold and carry liquid. The TricorBraun Design and Engineering team used their expertise to create a truly unique and innovative product offering for the home brewing industry.

23 May 19

Straight and neat: Trends influencing consumers thirst for spirits

Straight and neat: Trends influencing consumers' thirst for spirits

There’s an essential connection between packaging design, functionality and the consumer’s evolving lifestyle and needs. We know, based on firsthand experience, how spirits brand owners can drive consumer loyalty through packaging – packaging that connects with your target consumers and delivers an outstanding experience. It starts with understanding the consumer trends and lifestyle behaviors influencing spirits’ growth.

28 Apr 19

Tricorbraun appoints Declan McCarthy Chief Financial Officer

Tricorbraun appoints Declan McCarthy Chief Financial Officer

TricorBraun, a global packaging leader, has appointed Declan McCarthy as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Reporting to President and CEO Court Carruthers, McCarthy is based at the company’s Global Support Center in St. Louis. A 30-year finance veteran, McCarthy oversees all aspects of the company’s financial functions. He serves on TricorBraun’s Executive Leadership Team, playing a key role in business planning and strategy.

03 Dec 18

TricorBraun to demonstrate how CPG brand owners can develop e-commerce packaging solutions that win consumer loyalty at inaugural E-Pack Summit

TricorBraun to demonstrate how CPG brand owners can develop e-commerce packaging solutions that win consumer loyalty at inaugural E-Pack Summit

Becky Donner, senior vice president of Marketing, Design & Engineering at global packaging leader TricorBraun, will discuss e-commerce opportunities for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand owners at the inaugural E-Pack Summit in Chicago on September 18. She will demonstrate why an understanding of consumer behaviors can help brand owners better understand the packaging features and functionalities that will lead to sustained brand loyalty.

17 Sep 18

TricorBraun wins Best of Show, record number of NACD packaging awards

TricorBraun wins Best of Show, record number of NACD packaging awards

Global packaging leader TricorBraun has been awarded the National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) Best of Show in the 2018 NACD Packaging Awards, marking the 11th time the company has been recognized with the prestigious honor. TricorBraun received a company record of 12 NACD awards, including Best of Show, Best Use of Stock Packaging (bronze medal), six gold, two silver and two bronze medals. The company garnered more awards and more gold medals than any other distributor.

17 May 18

TricorBraun’s consumer research shows that moms also prefer scoops that are appropriately-sized for dosing, incorporate dosage indicators and have a grippable handle

TricorBraun’s consumer research shows that moms also prefer scoops that are appropriately-sized for dosing, incorporate dosage indicators and have a grippable handle

TricorBraun conducted qualitative research to understand consumer behavior, preferences, needs and experiences with different scoop designs. Insights gathered directly from consumers about what they prefer and how they interact and use scoops enables TricorBraun’s packaging consultants to understand which scoop solution is preferred for infant formula powders, and identify future design opportunities.

23 Jan 18

TricorBraun has acquired Canadian-based Taipak

TricorBraun has acquired Canadian-based Taipak

TricorBraun, a leading packaging solutions company, has acquired Canadian-based Taipak, a flexible packaging solutions provider headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia. "The acquisition of Taipak represents a true milestone for TricorBraun: It's the very first time in our more than 100-year history that we have entered the flexible packaging industry," said Keith Strope, Executive Chairman of TricorBraun. "It's a move that significantly increases our product offering and capabilities."

17 Nov 17

TricorBraun names new president and CEO

TricorBraun names new president and CEO

TricorBraun, a global packaging solutions leader, is pleased to announce that Court Carruthers will become the company's President and CEO effective October 30, 2017. He succeeds the company's long-serving President and CEO, Keith Strope, who will become Executive Chairman. Strope noted the move is part of a long-term succession plan. "To accommodate our aggressive growth strategy, we need to continue building strong leadership into the future. I have enjoyed working with Court as a member of our board and am excited about working closely with him as CEO. I look forward to focusing my time on our longer-term growth efforts as Executive Chairman."

23 Oct 17

TricorBraun hires industrial designer

TricorBraun hires industrial designer

TricorBraun Design & Engineering Group today announced that Eileen Krumm has joined the company as an Industrial Designer. She reports to Industrial Design Manager Samantha Juna and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. In this role, Krumm designs and develops custom rigid packaging solutions for CPG (consumer packaged goods) brand owners located across the globe. With market insights and consumer trends in mind, Krumm works directly with clients to understand their needs and design imaginative concepts specific to required materials and manufacturing processes.

20 Oct 17

TricorBraun Limited celebrates one-year anniversary; packaging solutions leader continues to grow UK office

TricorBraun Limited celebrates one-year anniversary; packaging solutions leader continues to grow UK office

TricorBraun Limited, the European subsidiary of TricorBraun, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of formally organizing its office in the United Kingdom, according to Joe Mazzilli, Sales Director - Europe. "We've had a presence in the UK and Europe for more than five years," said Mazzilli. "But establishing roots with the opening of our facility shows commitment to a longer-term strategy. We continue to expand our customer base in Europe and revenue is up."

13 Oct 17

Ergonomic efficiency: TricorBrauns EZ scoop shown to reduce ergonomic stressors

Ergonomic efficiency: TricorBraun's EZ scoop shown to reduce ergonomic stressors

TricorBraun releases new reports outlining research findings and offering best practices for EZ Scoop placement. New research commissioned by rigid packaging leader TricorBraun shows that in addition to eliminating the need for consumers to dig their hands into powder to retrieve the scoop and compromise hygiene, the EZ Scoop improves ergonomic exposure for assembly line workers without affecting operational efficiency.

28 Sep 17

How nutraceutical companies can leverage packaging to disrupt, differentiate, and win in a crowded market

How nutraceutical companies can leverage packaging to disrupt, differentiate, and win in a crowded market

Rigid packaging leader TricorBraun has released a new report addressing challenges faced by nutraceutical brand owners and how they can drive consumer loyalty through packaging functionality. In the white paper, TricorBraun outlines: consumers' changing lifestyles, factors leading to shelf confusion for consumers, examples of how companies have used smart packaging as a solution, and packaging challenges and considerations specific to the nutraceutical market.

19 May 17

TricorBraun hires two new product design engineers

TricorBraun hires two new product design engineers

TricorBraun Design & Engineering Group announces the hire of Jay Lee and Jeff Bersch. Lee began in November and Bersch in January. The product design engineer at TricorBraun works with the industrial design team to transform 2D or 3D concepts into production ready solutions that can be properly molded. In addition, the design engineer engages closely with TricorBraun's in-house mold development center and/or outside development partners.

13 Feb 17

  • Gratiela Adriana Stefan
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