The pandemic has affected the food and beverage industry significantly, especially when it comes to produce. Almost 50% of consumers expect to spend more on fresh produce in the next year than usual and prefer to purchase local fresh produce versus imported produce.

Next up for our staff spotlight series is Kent Nelson! Kent is our Digital Division Manager at Associated. He plays an integral role in ensuring the successful production of our digital orders for labels and digital packaging: 1) How long have you worked at Associated?

Personalized packaging has been a major trend in the packaging industry for many years now, and it’s here to stay. Personalized packaging enables brands to build a strong connection through packaging and helps to cut through the noise of so many product options, making your product stand out.

As the development of technology in packaging continues to grow, we wanted to add some updates to a post we published at the beginning of the year:

The festive holiday season is fast approaching, but is your packaging prepared? Holidays, anniversaries, and other special events present an ideal opportunity to create limited edition or seasonal packaging for your product. Here are some trends for seasonal packaging in 2021: Soft Shades

Associated Labels and Packaging officially has a presence on the East Coast!

Minimalist packaging has been a strong trend for many years now and focuses on using fewer resources. Whether from a design perspective or with sustainability in mind, there are many ways to incorporate minimalism into your packaging: Art & Design

Next up for our staff spotlight series is Adela Patriche! Adela is a Sales Assistant at Associated Labels and is a valued member of our team:   1) How long have you worked at Associated? I've worked here for eight years and one month!