Cosmo fans know: when you’re craving that iconic pink and bubbly drink, nothing else will do. And why shouldn’t you be able to indulge at any given moment—even, say, during an international flight? That was Olivia Lovenmark’s thinking at least. On a flight home to Vancouver from New York, she figured, “Somebody should bottle cosmopolitans.” … Continued
When you’ve got a new product to label or package, choosing the best printing method for your particular needs can take some careful thought and deliberation. Especially if you’re new to the manufacturing, labels, and packaging game. Typically, you’re going to have to decide between digital or flexographic printing. So…what choice best suits your packaging … Continued
RICHMOND, B.C., December 14, 2020 — Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) Label Division was audited by SAI Global, a leading global management system Certification Body, and were presented with their ISO9001 certificate in October 2020. ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognized quality management standard and helps organizations to meet the expectations … Continued
If you don’t know Routine Natural Goods yet, chances are you will soon. This Calgary-based natural deodorant company, founded by self-declared “formerly smelly sisters” Pippa and Neige Blair, is having a bit of a moment. A collaboration-with-Taryn-Toomey-of-The-Class-sized moment, to be precise. Indeed, to be trusted as makers of the official The Class Deodorant is no … Continued
It’s hard to imagine a time when creatively designed Point of Purchase or Point of Sale displays won’t be an incredibly important marketing tactic. From case stackers to counter displays to dump bins, displays make shoppers pause, stare, and maybe, just maybe—feel that impulse that results in an unexpected purchase. So, how can you make … Continued
A dish isn’t called “comfort food” for no reason. And Soul Bite Food’s flaky phyllo pastries, exotic spices, and hearty rolls provide plenty of comfort, especially to vegan eaters. But, incredibly, this company is determined to provide comfort to more than just their customers. Through the power of stuffed veggies, cabbage rolls, and mushroom and … Continued
To work in the packaging industry is to know corrugated fiberboard like the back of your hand, believe us. When you start a business that ships products, you enter the world of corrugated, and there’s surprisingly a lot to learn. To get you up to speed, here’s our short intro to the material that’s going … Continued
Going Nuts is exactly that sort of unique, soulful, family-run business that starts out as a market stand and ends up everybody’s favourite snack brand. Launched in 2004 at the Calgary Farmers’ Market by entrepreneurs and nut lovers Chris Schlemm and Brenda Jenkyns, Going Nuts is increasingly renowned in Alberta. From then to now, they’ve … Continued
It’s truly incredible how much has changed in the packaging industry over the last several years. Chief among these changes has got to be the huge strides digital printing has taken, especially when it comes to product labels. Want foil stamps? Specialty varnishes? Embossing? Digital can do all of this. While printing your labels digitally … Continued
Point of Purchase and Point of Sale. These terms sound interchangeable, right? But there are some key differences between these two types of product displays. Understanding them can help you to get the most out of your marketing dollar. Why use POP & POS displays? Both POP and POS displays are eye-catching structures that hold … Continued