At Associated, we recently completed our fifth IFS PACsecure audit! Associated Labels and Packaging has been IFS PACsecure-certified since 2018. This year, a third-party auditor visited our four buildings to assess key sections of the IFS PACsecure standard and see how we fared.

Packaging for the organic food industry is expected to grow by USD 22.72 billion, representing an annual growth rate of 8.99 percent. People were looking for safe products, with more money to spend on groceries due to lower restaurant meal costs, travel, and other expenses.

Our next customer spotlight is on Little Saigon, which began as a restaurant in Mission, BC. Over the last fifteen years, Little Saigon has expanded to several locations across the Lower Mainland and offered their ready-to-eat sauces in supermarkets across Western Canada.

The tea industry is expanding, with new flavors, ingredients, and capabilities appealing to the conscientious customer who wants new flavors in their cup, but also leaning toward natural, clean-label products.

How to Make Your Chocolate Bar Packaging Stand OutWith so many chocolate bar packaging options on the market, it’s essential for chocolate brands to create packaging that grabs attention and clearly communicates what makes their chocolate unique.

The fast growing coffee industry has made its way beyond just coffee shops, and now into the many homes of coffee drinkers. There is a rise in people brewing at home for a variety of reasons.

Next up for our staff spotlight is Andrew Fillmore! Andrew is our Plant Manager at ALP, and also looks after everything related to our IFS PACsecure certification and upkeep. Andrew is an integral team member at ALP and we are lucky to have him!

A great first impression can be created for a brand before a product is even seen by consumers. With the right design and shape, the advantages of custom packaging are endless. Your box is a tangible item that buyers will feel and build your brand perception with its quality and personalization.