by Michael Boik | Jul 28, 2026 | Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes
Recently my girlfriend received a box from a large, well-known company, and I sat down with her to share in the “unboxing moment.” I won’t reveal the name of the company, but I certainly expected better and was honestly shocked to find a large, unprinted white insert...
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 Dennis Salazar | Jan 21, 2026 | Culture
I recently saw a sale paper promoting a “natural wood” clothing rack. As a leader is sustainable packaging, this ad caught my attention because isn’t all wood “natural”? Is there a forest full of fake trees out there somewhere that is used to make fake or artificial...
by Michael Boik | Dec 18, 2025 | Paperboard Packaging
In recent years there have been some challenges and drawbacks to paperboard packaging that may have steered companies into seeking out alternative packaging options. In some cases the reasoning was justified, but in others it might have skewed more towards...
by Michael Boik | Jun 18, 2025 | Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging
As you may have noticed, we have recently redesigned our website, Salazarpackaging.com, and we hope you love the fresh look. The new site has a makeover which is not only visually appealing, but also better represents who we are as a company (our capabilities,...
