The virus was the big story last year. But in 2021, material shortages, labor shortages, and price increases are taking over the headlines. Here at PSG, we’re also experience packaging material shortages thanks to t
With the rise in popularity of services like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats delivery services, enterprising food, and snack businesses are looking to cash in on the trend. Convenient delivery apps are one thing. But how
Introduction Many companies have made environmental commitments to change their packaging into more sustainable options within the next few years. But that doesn’t mean that food safety has to take a hit. Food saf
INTRODUCTION Hand sanitizer has become a staple of handbags, glove compartments, and backpacks everywhere. But who wants to lug around a bulky bottle of the stuff? Most hand sanitizer comes in a plastic bottle that can e
For immediate release Franklin Park, IL June 16, 2021 The 2020 Sustainability Report from Waste Management is in. By partnering with Waste Management Recycle America, Prairie State Group (PSG) hit a new goal last year, re
Introduction Store survival food right, and it can last 25 years or longer. The Mylar bag is the ideal packaging solution for long-term food storage. For business owners who sell survival foods or similar, printed mylar
Introduction Do you ever feel lost when seeing a quote from your printer? Some of the flexible packaging terminology and jargon can be overwhelming…even for those who have experience in ordering. It&#
For Immediate Release Franklin Park, IL February 15, 2021 Prairie State Group, a printing company specializing in food-grade flexible packaging, and pressure-sensitive labels, has achieved 100% on their latest SQF audit.
Great things come in twos, like peanut butter and jelly or a great vendor and client relationship. Prairie State Group (PSG) has provided one-on-one guidance for Split Nutrition on its proprietary and innovative snack pac
Eight in ten surveyed consumers believe a healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, relaxation, good nutrition, and attention to mental and emotional health. What better way to increase happiness and healthy eating hab
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands aren’t letting Covid-19 stand in their way of success. Petcare company Petralyte is no exception. Instead of being fearful, the company has been creative and tenacious with getting their
As a leader in custom printed bar wrappers and stand up pouches, PSG gets a lot of requests for specific branding requirements. One of which being kraft packaging. At the time of writing this (10/20) PSG doesn’t o
61% of consumers want to support brands that do their part to protect the environment. Unfortunately, millions of tons of packaging materials fill the oceans every year. There’s a better way to do busi
An ERP integration like no other. At PSG, we believe that listening closely to what our customers need is the best way to strengthen business partnerships and make our company more competitive. Embracing new technology is
Want more insightful content like this? Be sure to visit PSG’s Packaging Resources page. From mom-and-pop shops to legacy brands, businesses everywhere have had their operations upended because of the Covid-19 pan
Want more insightful content like this? Be sure to visit PSG’s Packaging Resources page. What We’re Doing in Response to the Pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic has upended life as we know it. Families, institutions,
Want more insightful content like this? Be sure to visit PSG’s Packaging Resources page. What’s considered normal today is anything but. Today’s new normal is strange, weird, and never seen before. As a small
Want more insightful content like this? Be sure to visit PSG’s Packaging Resources page. A new decade is upon us, and we are both excited and intrigued to see where the consumer packaged goods industry is h
Want more insightful content like this? Be sure to visit PSG’s Packaging Resources page. Millennials and Generation Z make up the majority of people in America, and they are arguably the most eco-conscious demograph
Want more insightful content like this? Be sure to visit PSG’s Packaging Resources page. The famous movie line, “If you build it, [they] will come,” is just that — an overly quoted phrase in a fictional film, not a n
Posted by: John B. Reinhardt Spot Coatings on Cold Seal Wrappers An eye-catching package design has a heavy influence on a consumers buying decision. The more you can differentiate your product from your competitors, the better ch
