The Bricker Cider Company’s namesake was a tiny matriarch named Anne Bricker whose family towered above her even as she acted as their leader. It’s a striking image for the Sechelt BC-based company that’s making an outsized impact in the cider market with their relatively compact operation. “Anne lived on a ten-acre property just 300 … Continued
These days, when tourists come to Victoria, BC, they are often offered wine tours in places like Mill Bay, the place Enrico Winery calls home. And they are often surprised to hear that a forty-minute drive from the Island’s biggest city will enable them to sample fine local wines. Indeed, according to Enrico Winery’s Marketing … Continued
Cider Label Design Guide There’s one key reason cider makes tremendous annual strides in the alcoholic beverage industry: in an increasingly wellness-oriented marketplace, it represents a healthier alternative. Once claiming a fairly miniscule share of the market, cider’s growth is steady at an annual 4%, with many forecasters declaring it the “next big thing”. To … Continued
In a fast fashion world, high-end women’s loungewear company Smash + Tess chooses to go at a slower pace. Ever heard of community-led design? It’s the exceptionally bright idea that guides this BC-based company’s process, and it just might shape the new future of fashion. “The way the fashion industry works didn’t work for us: … Continued
In 2022, some of the gold medal winners at the Canada Beer Cup, bronze winners at the Canadian Brewing Awards, and US Open Beer Championship had some pretty unique credentials. In fact, they weren’t even brewery owners. They were students at BC’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). To be specific, they were cohort members of the … Continued
Atlantia Digital Lifestyle Experts are—as you might guess—real tech people. They deal with products that enhance life because they are well-designed. So, to have a floor display that wasn’t constructed well enough to support their products was decidedly off-brand. Something had to be done about it, and that’s where Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging (GLBC) … Continued
Ashley Whitters is a Customer Solutions Coordinator in the Labels – Retail Packaging Division at our Richmond, BC branch. In the seven years she’s been with the Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) team, she’s learned everything there is to know about corrugated and labels. We’re grateful for Ashley’s quick mind and warm heart, … Continued
Abi Escalante is a Customer Solutions Coordinator in the Corrugated & Industrial Packaging Division at our Richmond, BC location. She’s been with GLBC for 15 years, so she’s no stranger to growth and change. Although she is a self-described shy person by nature, Abi has a knack with people that has made her a tremendous … Continued
In 2023, the world of packaging design is breaking wide open, with a strong emphasis on all things bold and experimental. Want your products to stand out in this increasingly showy environment? Read on! First, we should acknowledge that creating great labels for product packages can be an exercise in contradictions. On the one hand, … Continued
Ever been to an old-fashioned candy store? It’s a whole experience: the gleaming countertops, the shelves stocked with bright-coloured confections, the real human doling out sheer deliciousness. This was the kind of experience John Delaney wanted to create with his premium hard candy company VIP Hard Candy. And this warm, delightful experience needs to characterize … Continued