Between the pandemic and recent global events, the world has seen so much change over the last two years. This, of course, has had a significant impact on companies and individuals alike and has led to consumers developing a more thoughtful approach to consumption.

Plant-based food products are in higher demand than ever, with many consumers looking to reduce animal-based foods in their households. As a result, offerings in the plant-based food industry are growing all the time, and we see constant updates: Dairy Growth

Next up for our staff spotlight is Dan Vassiliev, our Chief Operating Officer! When he's not busy overseeing our operations, Dan is inspiring and rallying the team on a daily basis. Dan is an essential part of our team and we’re so lucky to have him! 1) How long have you worked at Associated?

This year has been a full one! While we’re still not out of the woods with the pandemic, there has been progress a lot of this year, which has allowed some sense of normalcy for many of us.

It's our second year adapting our usual holiday celebrations in order to celebrate safely within the current guidelines.

According to new data from Smithers, the global packaging industry will reach $1 trillion in sales by the end of this year.

It's no secret that e-commerce has become so much stronger during the pandemic, with consumers making more purchases online than ever. As a result, brands need to stand out on the shelf and on the screen, which has led to many different packaging design trends. We rounded up a few of the most common ones we’re expecting to see in 2022:

Our next customer spotlight is on Dark Woods Brewing & Coffee Roasting! Based in Innisfail, Alberta, Dark Woods Brewing is a taproom that offers freshly roasted coffee, small-batch craft beer, and food sourced from local ingredients.