Driving Sustainable Change in Packaging: Insights from the American Packaging Summit

Last month, our Director of Sales, Jessica Black, moderated a panel of sustainability and packaging experts from leading retail and consumer goods brands at the American Packaging Summit in Chicago. […]

Introducing Our First-Ever Impact Report

Winston Churchill once famously said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” In our business, we have the pleasure of doing both—earning a living while making a meaningful impact. […]

Shining a Light on Our Fair Chance Program during Second Chance Month

Each April marks the celebration of Second Chance month, recognizing the power of redemption and the importance of providing opportunities for people to rebuild their lives after experiencing incarceration. This nationwide event was created in 2017 by the Prison Fellowship to bring awareness to the barriers faced […]

Seeding Success: Behind the Scenes of JBM’s Seed Packet Development

From long lead times, poor folding and lackluster quality, a lot can go sideways when selecting a partner to create and fill your seed packets. We’ve been in the seed business for more than 30 years, and we’ve learned a lot during that time about what works—and what doesn’t—when creating packets specifically designed for […]
Paper Packaging Design Tips

How to Design Paper Packaging that Pops: 10 Things to Keep in Mind

Good packaging should make a lasting impression, from the retail store to the moment a customer finds your product in their mailbox. But it should do more than attract your customer’s eye: it should also tell a story about your brand and product. […]
Organic Seeds Certification

JBM Packaging Receives Organic Seeds Handling Certification

We’re thrilled to announce that we have achieved Organic Seed Handling Certification from the Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA). This qualifies us a Certified Handler for certified organic products and services, including […]
water-resistant paper

Say Hello to Hydroblox: The Water-Resistant Paper You Can Recycle!

How do you drink water from an uncoated paper cup so that it doesn’t immediately fall apart? Quickly! That’s why most packaging papers exposed to rain, condensation or other elements use a plastic or wax coating to protect […]