WHALE POD BLOG
Why Protein Drinks are thriving in the Direct-to-Consumer Era
By integrating ecommerce, subscription models, and targeted marketing, protein drink brands are transforming how consumers discover and buy functional beverages. A Changing Consumer Landscape In...
The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Energy Drinks: Shipping Growth and Market Dynamics
In recent years, the energy drink market has entered a new phase — one driven not only by traditional retail sales but increasingly by direct-to-consumer...
Introducing the New 8-Pack and 16-Pack Slim Can Flex Pods
The New 8-Pack and 16-Pack Slim Can Flex Pods from Whale Pod Shipper — The Ultimate Solution for Safe Beverage Shipping If you’re in...
Custom Printed Can Trays for Beverage Brands
Branded, Durable & Sustainable Can Trays by Whale Pod Shipper Custom printed can trays are one of the most effective packaging solutions for...
Key Beverage Trends of 2026
The beverage industry is constantly evolving. 2025 was a huge year for hemp, functional and NA bevs. 2026 is gearing up to be a year...
The New Hemp Beverage Ban: What It Means for Brands, Retailers, and the Supply Chain
The U.S. hemp and cannabis beverage market was shaken this month as Congress passed — and the President signed — a sweeping federal spending bill...
Beer Can Trays: The Essential Packaging Solution for Breweries and Beverage Brands
Why Beer Can Trays Matter In the world of beverage packaging, small details make a big difference. Beer can trays may seem simple, but they...
Tray Pods are Available Now!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whale Pod Shipper Launches New “Tray Pods” — A Smarter, Sustainable Way to Ship Canned Beverages. Okemos, MI — October 24th, 2025...
Target now sells THC beverages, who's next?
Let's cut to the chase on this one. What’s Going On - Target has begun a pilot program selling hemp-derived THC beverages in select Minnesota stores. These cannabis drinks...
Hemp Beverage Industry Growth Outlook
It's no big news that the hemp beverage industry is exploding in growth. Cannabis infused beverages are growing in popularity for a number of reasons....
Shipping Functional Beverages: Challenges, Solutions, and Best Practices
Functional beverages—ranging from hemp infused seltzers, mushroom cold-brew coffee, to adaptogen-infused sparkling water, as well as energy drinks with l-theanine are among the fastest-growing categories...
Digital Printing on Cardboard Boxes: Revolutionizing the Beverage Shipping Industry
Digital printing on cardboard has transformed the packaging industry, offering businesses a cost-effective, flexible, and high-quality solution for creating eye-catching beverage shipping boxes, among many...