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Earlier today Tom took the PCAD Packaging Design class to Grafika.

Congrats, Kristie A. You won the special edition print crawl poster collection!!!

Print Crawl 2026 is in full swing!

"This message isn’t simply about convenience; it’s that packaging has become part of the product."

Packaging is a Driving Force for Beverages No longer just a container, packaging is a communication tool, innovator, and sustainability leader, giving consumers choice in the beverage industry.

See you on Friday!
Always a good time.

Weather looks great for Friday! We are so excited for another

Recent Food Dive Editorial by Tom Newmaster.

"But there are questions we need to ask ourselves, such as: Did the product actually change, or is “GLP-1 Friendly” simply a marketing lure? And, if you are watching what you eat to lose weight or manage diabetes, for instance, isn’t it more important to read the fine print on the back of the package?"

What does the ‘GLP-1 friendly’ label really mean? Food brands are increasingly using the label on packaging, but failing to explain how it may help consumers on weight loss drugs, an expert writes.

Recent article from Tom Newmaster in Packaging Digest

"Currently, 91% of all packaging waste is sent to landfills, and 8 million tons is tossed into the oceans."

Top Trends in Beverage Packaging, mid-2026 Mocktails, reusables, protein, IoT, QR codes, and sustainability are all impacting beverage preferences and packaging.

Tom Newmaster is in Springfield this week judging, we always get lots of cool stories when he gets back to the studio.