Only one more day until we're live at the 2022 Natural Products Expo West!

The beverage industry is fast-growing, with many new trends introduced during the pandemic. In 2022, consumers are looking for balance and variety from the beverages they consume. Functional Beverages

Next up for our staff spotlight is Jay Ashworth! Jay is the son of our founder, Rusty, and our Director of Sustainability at Associated Labels and Packaging. He spearheads all of our sustainable initiatives internally and externally, and we’re so lucky to have his expertise on our team!

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?