If there’s anything the pandemic has taught us, it’s that our health should never take a back seat. The focus on both mental and physical health and wellness has increased significantly in the last year, introducing many new industry trends that are here to stay: Filling Nutritional Gaps

The concept of redesigning your packaging may feel completely unnecessary. However, there are a few examples where a redesign can be extremely beneficial for your brand and, in turn, your sales:   Expand Your Brand 

There are so many changing trends and innovations in the confectionery industry, and we wanted to highlight some of the biggest ones right now: Customized Cravings

One of our latest capability updates at Associated is the ability to insert a vertical perforation on shrink sleeves! A perforation that runs from the top to the bottom of the film allows for many benefits, including:

It's officially March, which means it’s time for the Natural Products Expo! Given the circumstances, the event will be 100% virtual this year but New Hope Network have come up with some creative updates that will allow attendees more opportunities to engage and network with the best in the industry.

It's been almost a year since we (in North America) began to be severely impacted by COVID-19, leading to cancelled trade shows, office closures, and local lockdowns. Since then, there have been several trend shifts and changes in the packaging industry, many of which are here to stay:  

Shrink sleeves have become a popular packaging choice for products across many industries, from pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals to food and beverage. Not only do they offer an opportunity for 360-degree branding, but they can also keep your product intact with high barrier properties.

Next up for our staff spotlight series is Min Wang! Min has a unique and crucial position at Associated as our IT manager:   1) How long have you worked at Associated? In September, it will be ten years, so almost a decade! 2) Describe your journey at Associated so far.