Thinking about starting a business? Is there an entrepreneurial flame in you that just won’t die? Are you wondering about what the nitty-gritty of this packaging journey might look like? Well, obviously, we are labels and packaging people. So, we can tell you exactly what the labels and packaging part of starting up and growing … Continued
VANCOUVER, B.C., July 5, 2022 — Great Little Box Company Ltd./Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced today that it has won Silver in the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) 29th Annual Gold Leaf Awards. Judged on design, execution and level of difficulty, this annual award competition consistently draws entries from around the world and is committed … Continued
The label: it’s your all-important opportunity to seize attention, compel purchases, and win brand fans for the long run. It’s no wonder that just about every aspect of designing a craft beer label requires careful consideration. The size and shape of your label is no exception! With beer cans or bottles, you don’t have a … Continued
The Most Captivating Food Packaging Trends in 2022 We’ve always been told not to judge a book by its cover, but it turns out that we’re all very quick to judge packaging. In fact, research by Ipsos shows us that 72% of shoppers surveyed are influenced by a product’s packaging when they are trying to … Continued
Designing a kombucha label? We’ve used our award-winning label for Iggy’s kombucha as an example of the 3 most essential things to consider. The last few years have been big ones for the beverage industry, especially for those who produce kombucha. Valued at USD 1.84 billion in 2019, it’s now projected to grow to USD … Continued
Digital printing is a big part of what we do. That’s partly because it’s the best solution for the Point of Purchase displays that so many of our clients create. But, as you’ll see, after reading our Digital Printing Guide for Craft Beer, it’s the right choice for many packaging and marketing applications. First, what’s … Continued
It’s nearly unbelievable what has happened in the craft beer industry and trends over the past few decades. In the US alone, there were 1,813 breweries in 2010—and there are approximately 8,000 in operation today. 75% of adults in the US now live within 10 miles of a brewery. Of course, with strong growth comes … Continued
The world of spirits can best be described with one word: diversity. There are so many kinds of liquor buyers, and an aesthetic to attract each one of them. And the marketing element that captures a liquor brand’s aesthetic above all else is the label and the design. When it comes to winning brand fans … Continued
Can you imagine your products packaged to suit the season of pumpkins, black cats, and kitschy monsters? You might want to try; it’s estimated that 8.4 billion is spent on Halloween each year. There’s potentially a big payoff to be had for investing into temporary Halloween-themed labels and packaging. And that goes for all brands, … Continued
The Government of Canada has made some changes to the food labels and fact tables over the past couple of years. Whether you are a consumer or part of the food industry, the amendments have changed the way labels are written and read. While the entire process will be completed over the next couple of years, consumers have already noticed some … Continued