Luxury packaging was previously only used for designer items, beauty products, and wine and spirit labels; it’s now utilized in a wider range of products, from coffee to cookies. There are so many avenues to explore when making your packaging feel more high-end or luxurious.

Since the arrival of COVID-19, packaging has never been more important. It can act as a protective barrier to a product, extend a product’s shelf life, offer security to brands and customers that the product has not been tampered with, and build a connection with customers.

It's been almost two years since we acquired our SEI Packmaster Laser systems, which expanded our capabilities significantly. In addition to being able to macro-perforate and micro-perforate film, we can now offer laser scoring on stand-up pouches!

It's that time of year again! This year, we’re celebrating 41 years of Associated Labels and Packaging.

A lot has changed in the past year and a half. The chaos of the pandemic has caused shifts in consumer values and behaviour, which has led many consumers to re-evaluate the brands that they purchase from.

The cannabis market is evolving rapidly. The legalization movement continues to expand across North America, crossover products like CBD-infused water are making cannabis more “mainstream,” and e-commerce is enabling easy access for consumers.

Now, more than ever, consumers are looking to feel connected to brands that they buy from. One of the best ways to build this connection with your customers is through your packaging design.

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