by Dennis Salazar | Mar 18, 2026 | Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes, Culture
I was recently reminded not every box needs to be as beautiful as we can make it. Some people just need a shipping box that will protect the product during shipment and maybe not draw too much attention. That may sound strange to most e-commerce people who are all...
by Michael Boik | Mar 12, 2026 | Packaging Design, DTC Boxes, Sustainable Perspective, Salazar News
This week, Salazar Packaging celebrates our 19th year in business. The packaging industry has seen many shifts and changes since 2007, and adaptation has been a large part of our staying power. In many cases, we like to think that we were drivers of change, not...
by Dennis Salazar | Mar 2, 2026 | Packaging Solutions, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging, Sustainable Perspective
Those who regularly read this blog know I have always had a love/hate relationship with Amazon. As a shopper, I am impressed by their ability to deliver just about anything I could possibly want to my door tomorrow. However, as a packaging industry veteran and a...
by Michael Boik | Feb 19, 2026 | Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Solutions, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging
We have worked with a number of beauty/cosmetic brands to start 2026, and there seems to have been a shift in what type of packaging they are targeting. There was a time when beauty brands wanted their packaging to mirror their high-end products. This was achieved by...
by Alan Wright | Feb 5, 2026 | Packaging Solutions, Packaging Design
The process of creating a packaging design can be like walking through a minefield. If you avoid these 10 packaging design landmines, your new package will provide excellent protection, please customers, and stay well within your budget. The 10 Biggest Packaging...
