With convenience, longevity, and minimizing waste on many consumers’ minds over the past year, it’s no surprise that frozen foods have risen in popularity. With this increased demand, many frozen food brands have looked to incorporate growing trends to elevate their product. Some of these trends are:

We've had our Windmoeller & Hoelscher 52” MIRAFLEX AM 10 Colour Flexographic Printing Press for a few years now, and we’re still just as excited about its capabilities as the day it arrived from Germany.

About a month ago, we completed our fourth IFS PACsecure audit at Associated. A third-party auditor came in to review key sections of the IFS PACsecure standard across our four buildings and see how we measured up.

Snacks have become increasingly popular over the past few years and even become a meal replacement in many instances, with Millennials and Gen Zs blurring the lines between meals and snacks.

Waste has been a topic of focus in the packaging industry for several years. Many companies are looking for packaging solutions that are less wasteful and have a more positive impact on the environment. But what does it mean to be less wasteful? When it comes to food packaging, this could mean reducing food waste or packaging waste.

Last weekend, our team participated in the CHFA Connect: a virtual version of one of the shows we annually attend, the CHFA West.

With digital printing gaining popularity across the packaging industry, flexographic printing can sometimes be a secondary thought. However, there are so many benefits to choosing flexographic printing:  

Next up for our spotlight series is Ben White! Ben is our Flexible Packaging Specialist and Associated's expert on all things flexible packaging:   1) How long have you worked at Associated? In December, it will be nine years.