Independent Packaging Consulting & Service Organization

Unlocking the True Potential of Packaging Across Industries

Packaging Resources (PR) is an independent consulting and service organization with a singular focus: helping businesses harness the power of packaging to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.

We specialize in creating tailored packaging solutions for a broad range of industries, including consumer products, food & beverage, retail, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, medical, automotive, agriculture, and industrial sectors.

Our independence is central to our value. With no allegiance to any technology, material, or supplier, we offer our clients completely objective guidance rooted in what’s best for their specific goals and operations. We deliver actionable, data-informed strategies that lead to measurable performance improvements in both supply chain efficiency and customer experience.

PR’s team brings decades of experience spanning the entire packaging value chain. We understand packaging from both the operator’s and supplier’s perspectives, allowing us to serve as a bridge between functional departments and supply-side partners

Our consultants include former CEOs, general managers, packaging engineers, designers, and brand builders who have successfully developed and launched packaging initiatives for Fortune 100 companies and emerging brands alike.

Our industry knowledge extends beyond materials and manufacturing. We recognize the impact of packaging on brand equity, shelf appeal, sustainability, compliance, logistics, and customer satisfaction—and we know how to leverage those touchpoints for strategic advantage.

To become a trusted, long-term strategic partner for clients by providing innovative, efficient, and forward-thinking packaging solutions that increase sales, reduce costs, support sustainability, and elevate product and brand performance.

We help clients:

• Increase Sales through packaging innovation that drives trial, loyalty, and shelf impact

• Reduce Costs by identifying inefficiencies and optimizing sourcing, materials, and design

• Improve Profitability by aligning packaging with broader organizational goals, including speed to market, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency

PR offers a comprehensive set of services that address the full packaging lifecycle—from strategy and design to sourcing and fulfillment:

·  Packaging Design & Product Development

Creative and technical design support for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. We balance form and function to enhance product integrity, user experience, and retail impact.

·  Strategic Sourcing

Supplier identification, negotiation, and vendor management. We match clients with the right manufacturing partners globally and locally—always optimizing for cost, quality, and scalability.

·  Packaging Engineering & Optimization

End-to-end technical support including material selection, performance testing, line trials, and sustainability analysis. We engineer solutions to reduce waste, improve durability, and streamline assembly.

·  Sales & Marketing Integration

We align packaging initiatives with branding, promotions, and consumer messaging to ensure packaging works as a powerful tool for customer acquisition and engagement.

·  Merchandising Solutions

Development of in-store, DTC, and point-of-purchase packaging and displays that support retail execution, improve visibility, and elevate shopper experience.

·  Retail Distribution Strategy

Packaging that’s designed for modern retail logistics—including club store requirements, omni-channel readiness, and e-commerce optimization.

·  Fulfillment & Logistics Support

Customized guidance on packaging configurations that enhance warehousing, handling, and transportation—leading to lower total landed costs and fewer supply chain disruptions.

We work with:

• Manufacturers (CPG, food & beverage, personal care, pharma, automotive, and more)
• Retailers and e-commerce platforms
• Packaging suppliers and converters
• Marketing and innovation teams
• Procurement, logistics, and sustainability professionals
• Contract packagers and fulfillment providers

·  Preserves freshness, prevents contamination.

·  Eye-catching design drives purchase.

·  Meets health and safety regulations (e.g., FDA).

·  Tamper-evident features, child-resistant packaging.

·  Serialization, labeling requirements.

·  Specialized materials for medical devices and drugs.

·  Packaging is central to consumer perception.

·  Easy-to-use and resealable designs.

·  Shift toward recyclable/biodegradable options.

·  Shock-resistant, sustainable materials.

·  A major brand touchpoint.

·  Reusable and easy-to-open formats.

·  Anti-static, corrosion-resistant packaging.

·  Stackable, modular designs for global shipping.

·  Barcoding and part identification.

·  Cushioning for sensitive components.

·  To avoid product fraud.

·  Sleek, premium packaging design.

·  For machinery, tools, components.

·  Efficiency in B2B logistics.

·  For oversized or fragile equipment.

·  Extends shelf life, maintains quality.

·  Grains, fertilizers, chemicals.

·  Compostable or minimal-waste options.

·  High-end materials and design.

·  Airless pumps, tamper-evident seals.

·  Travel-size and convenience packaging.

·  Labeling, glass vs. can, premium materials.

·  Alcohol content labels, safety.

·  Lightweight bottles, recycled glass.

·  Optimized shapes, modular formats.

·  Shock absorption, secure closures.

·  RFID, tracking-enabled packages.

·  Maintain hygiene until point-of-use.

·  Regulatory compliance and user safety.

·  Withstands shipping and storage conditions.

·  Use packaging to enhance brand messaging and visibility.

·  Leverage packaging in promotional campaigns and product launches.

·  Rely on data-driven design for shelf impact and consumer appeal.

·  Develop innovative materials and formats.

·  Supply tailored solutions for diverse industries.

·  Ensure regulatory and sustainability compliance.

·  Offer scalable packaging and logistics solutions.

·  Enable rapid response to seasonal or promotional demand.

·  Support multi-channel distribution with flexible packaging.

Packaging Resources brings a powerful combination of experience, expertise, and trusted industry relationships that enable us to serve as a strategic link between packaging suppliers and operators. We understand the complexities of both sides of the business—translating operator goals into actionable packaging requirements and supporting suppliers through every stage of packaging development.

As an independent and objective resource, Packaging Resources is uniquely qualified to recruit and facilitate packaging partnerships between operators and best-in-class suppliers. Our focus is always on helping clients efficiently utilize the most advanced technologies and supplier capabilities available in the marketplace.

Our principals have direct, hands-on experience across a wide range of industries, 

including:

- Retail
- Industrial
- Transportation
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Food Service
- Beverage & Spirits
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing

We also bring cross-functional expertise in:

- General Management
- Packaging Design
- Marketing
- Product Development
- Operations
- Engineering
- Sales

Our leadership reflects a deep commitment to industry advancement—our Founder is a Board Member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals Consulting Board.

We are or have been active with the following trade organizations:

American Beverage Association (ABA)
American Chemistry Council
American Forest & Paper Association
American Plastics Council
British Disposable Products Association
Efficient Food service Response
European Food Service & Packaging Association
Flexible Packaging Association
Food Packaging Institute
Glass Containers Manufacturers Association of America (GCMAA)
Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC)
Glass Packaging Institute (GPI)
Institute of Packaging Professionals
International Society of Beverage Technologists
National Association of Chemical Distributors
National Grocers Association (NGA)
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers
Packaging Digest
Packworld
Paperboard Packaging Council
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers
Plastics news
Polystyrene
Polystyrene Packaging Council
Produce Marketing Association
Sanitary Supply Wholesaling Association
Society of the Plastics Industry
The Waste Policy Center
Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA)
Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America
Wine Industry Suppliers Association (WISA)
World Association of Alcoholic Beverage