Blog - Custom Packaging

We’re keeping a pulse on 2025’s biggest packaging design trends so you can stay fresh, stand out, and keep your brand identity going strong.

Through this exciting partnership, Roast! West Coast and Roastar, Inc. are delivering more coffee education, storytelling, and industry resources to help roasters and coffee pros thrive.

Creating a custom Roastar bag is more than just printing—it’s a journey, where every step is designed to bring your vision to life.

We’re thrilled to celebrate the creativity, innovation, and unique designs of our customers with awards voted on by our employees!

At Roastar, we’re committed to supporting our local community through impactful partnerships, sustainability initiatives, and empowering our employees to give back.

“Yeah, No… Yeah” is a bold, Midwest-inspired coffee collaboration that blends humor, craftsmanship, and community into every bag.

Our new Roastar Design Lab makes it easy to design your own personalized packaging—quick, flexible, and totally you.

Streamline your coffee bag-filling process with practical tips that save time, boost efficiency, and make your roastery run smoother than ever!

We’re on a mission to slash greenhouse gas emissions with smart sustainability moves and packaging that’s pretty and practical.

Concept Cafes is driven by a desire to push boundaries and create a coffee experience that engages all the senses.

This easy guide contains all the graphic design definitions you need to know when creating artwork for your Roastar project (and beyond).

Roastar is committed to sustainable product development, offering eco-friendly packaging that maintains product freshness and flavor. Learn how customer feedback, rigorous testing, and innovative materials drive our green initiatives in this third installment of our Sustainability Pillars series.

Find out the most common mistakes that lead to artwork revisions (and how to avoid them).

In this second installment of our Sustainability Pillars series, we’ll explore our commitment to waste deferral. We’ll talk about things like material recovery facilities, advancing recycling efforts, and transforming recyclable packaging into sustainable products.

Ever wondered how to use Roastar’s design templates? This blog covers everything you need to know, from setting up your design file to avoiding common pitfalls.

Navigating the world of coffee packaging can be tricky. Our latest blog covers everything from FDA requirements to barcodes, ensuring your products meet regulatory standards and look great on the shelf. Learn the essentials to make your coffee packaging both compliant and eye-catching with Roastar's expert tips.

Ready to dive into the world of packaging artwork? We’re here to break down the best tools, from beginner-friendly starter programs to professional powerhouses. Learn the pros and cons of each platform and discover which one suits your design needs.

The holiday season is one of the busiest times for businesses, with holiday sales making up a significant portion of annual revenue. Start planning early so you're ready to meet the demand and can enjoy a stress-free holiday season.

Dive into Roastar's commitment to sustainability in this first installment of a new series. Learn how we're making eco-friendly choices accessible, understandable, and impactful for everyone — and how you can make a difference — through our Transparency & Education pillar.

The more you know about your last roast, the better your next one can be.

Thoughtful answers to some classic FAQs.

Learn how to perfect your tin can designs with expert tips on alignment, color management, and adding metallic effects for eye-catching packaging.

Explore essential home coffee roasting equipment and techniques to perfect your personal brew, from air and drum roasters to using a simple popcorn popper.

Meet Nick, a former barista turned Roastar team member, as he shares his passion for the coffee industry and discusses his new role.

Roastar and Studio MPLS blend vintage charm with modern design to bring a fresh take on the classic tin can.

We turned to expert graphic designers to understand the importance of a logo in building a brand and what to expect during the design process.

Our quick and easy guide to getting started in Roastar Design Lab. You’re just a few easy clicks and picks from awesome personalized packaging!

We did our best to put ourselves in our customers’ shoes. The deeper we dug into the old site, the more things we thought of that could inspire folks on their packaging journey.

Read on for the rundown of everything the updated site has to offer!

Dragon Roast stands at the intersection of tabletop gaming and gourmet coffee, with one simple goal: to make quality coffee accessible and enjoyable for everyone, including those who may find coffee culture intimidating.

Beautiful Day was looking for an eco-friendly sustainable custom packaging solution. They brought their packaging dreams to life by partnering with Roastar – here’s their story.

Part 5: It’s time to hit the presses! Place your order with confidence and navigate any last-minute changes.

Part 4: Prepare an art file for your packaging that not only turns heads but prints beautifully.

Part 3: The variety of options in our quote tool can feel like a lot, but each one has its place, as well as its unique advantages.

Part 2: Bag styles, materials, and special effects—Discover the right combination for your product.

From their packaging to their Instagram account, The Pastry Project has built a mouthwatering brand.

Part 1: Overwhelmed by options? Get clarity on the packaging journey in the first of this 5-part series.

Here at Roastar, it’s never been just about packaging for us. Sure, we want you to have awesome packaging that makes your brand stand out — that’s a given. Our custom-printed packaging is like modern art (stick with us here); it’s interesting to look at, but the real message is in the origin of the work. From the beginning, we’ve been laser-focused on addressing a major gap in the world of packaging: meeting the needs of the customers.

“I spent the first 25 years of my life putting people to bed bartending, and now I am going to spend the next 25 years waking them up.”

We're a fast-moving company, so we need a bag company that can move fast with us.

Get inspired by Show Me The World's co-founders, Samantha, Sylvester, and Boahemaa, mission and how Roastar bags have been part of it all.

Houston based-Cuban-inspired logo and custom bag design of Azucar Loca Coffee Company and how Roastar helped that vision become a reality.

Learn Dr. Harvey’s Fine Health Foods for Companion Animals business and what role Roastar plays as a partner in the success of this all-natural pet food.

They make the yeast. Their customers make the beer. We make the bags.

Brushy Mountain Granola Loves to Hear: “They can’t be a local company. Their packaging is too good.”

From custom packaging to Shark Tank, K9 Mask's Kirby Holmes talks about his incredible entrepreneurial journey.

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