Packaging Testing Expands As Packages Diversify

摘要

The Grocery Manufacturers of America recently released a report noting that unsalables (banged boxes, chipped and uncapped bottles, out-of-code products, etc.) are costing the food and consumer products industry about $4.0 billion a year, up from $3.3 billion last year. GMA compiled the data on unsalables from 56 manufacturers, representing $140 billion in annual gross sales. Some changes that could help this problem are implementing package design changes and using pallet shrinkwrapping. While GMA didn't say so, another option is to test the packaging thoroughly before introducing a product in a specific package.