We're coming up to Natural Products Expo West in just over a week, which is a perfect opportunity to look at any changes in the natural food industry. The natural food and beverage industry is fast-growing and expands into new categories every year. Here are some of the trends we can expect in 2022:

The pandemic increased the focus on health and wellness for the average consumer. So many people spent more time and energy getting active, reassessing their diet, and filling nutritional gaps.

Companies have been using barcodes on their products for many decades now. As technology progresses, barcodes have developed from 1D to 2D barcodes, with different functionalities and use. So, what are the differences between the two? What is a 1D barcode?

A new year means new trends. Here are some of the main consumer trends to expect in 2022, according to Euromonitor:  Growth and Wellness

Our next staff spotlight is Liz Siemens, our Sales Manager! Liz has been instrumental to ALP’s growth and is an asset to our operations, as she continues to provide support to our customers and production team. 1) How long have you worked at Associated?

It's almost March, which means it’s almost time for the Natural Products Expo West show! This year, the show is back in-person for the first time since 2019, which is so exciting!

Our next customer spotlight is on Kihada Advertising, a local and independent creative agency with additional locations in Toronto and Seattle. Kihada has a wealth of expertise in many industries ranging from film to cannabis (marijuana).

Over the last two years, people have spent more time at home than ever. This led to an enormous increase in pet adoption, especially in 2020, which created massive growth in the pet product market. With the change in the market comes a focus on pet product packaging, and here are some of the biggest trends to expect in 2022: