SunDance Paw-sitive Impact: Donation Drive and Pet Pantry Event with Pet Alliance Orlando

In honor of office dogs Juana and Jolly, the VIPs – Very Important Pets –of our SunDance family, our team wanted to combine our love for four-legged family members with our SGP community initiative program. Our animal-loving employees banded together to help furry friends in our community by organizing a pet food and supplies drive. After our donation drive concluded, our team members participated in a community Pet Food Pantry event at Pet Alliance's Sanford Shelter.

The Importance of AIB Certification for Food-Safe Packaging: Ensuring Compliance and Consumer Confidence

At SunDance, we are proud to be among the esteemed AIB International certificate holders for food safe packaging. This certification underscores our steadfast commitment to upholding the highest standards in the industry and ensuring that our packaging materials consistently adhere to stringent food safety regulations. Join us as we delve into the significance of AIB's certification process and how our certification reinforces our position as a trusted partner for businesses requiring reliable food-safe packaging solutions.

Celebrating Excellence at the 2023 Florida Print Awards: SunDance Triumphs with 29 Awards

As we reflect on our exceptional showing at the 2023 Florida Print Awards, we can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude. The theme of 'The Greatest Printer' stood out to us because it perfectly captures the essence of what we stand for at SunDance - wholehearted dedication, unwavering excellence, and an insatiable hunger for greatness.

The Art of Pop-Up Retail: Crafting Unique Experiences with Wide-Format Media

Pop-up stores are an exciting blend of flexibility and creativity in the retail world. A unique mix of social marketing and traditional brick-and-mortar storefronts, these retail spaces offer customers a unique and immersive experience. Their temporary nature allows for risk-free experimentation and flexibility, a boon for emerging brands or companies who want to test new concepts or markets. The beauty of these pop-up spaces lies in their flexibility, as they can be set up anywhere from traditional retail spaces to more unconventional locations like staircases or lofts.

Customizing Direct Mail Campaigns by Age Group

While both direct mail and email campaigns resonate with specific audiences and yield results for marketers, direct mail continues to outperform email in most cases. Direct mail averages a 4.4% response rate compared to email’s .012% response rate, according to research by the Direct Marketing Association. And while email may get there faster than direct mail, recipients can unsubscribe from your emails with the click of a mouse—which makes direct mail more durable.

White Ink: A Guide to Using White Ink in Print and Packaging Design

When it comes to commercial printing and packaging, there are many decisions to make, including the choice of ink. While most people are familiar with the four-color process of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK), white ink is also an option. But how do you know when to use white ink instead of sticking to the four-color process?

Exploring the below advantages and disadvantages, step-by-step guide, and FAQs on using white ink in general commercial printing and packaging will help you to determine the best cases to use white ink in your project.

Client Spotlight: ToYou Snacks - Nutritious and Delicious Snacks

In the world of snacking, finding the perfect balance between taste and nutrition can be quite a challenge. But that's precisely what ToYou Snacks has achieved. This remarkable brand has been on a mission to provide the best-tasting snacks that satisfy your cravings and benefit your daily nutrition. With a wide variety of bars and granolas, ToYou Snacks has captured the hearts and taste buds of many health-conscious snackers.

We had the opportunity to speak with Diego Font, Vice President and Expansion Strategist for ToYou Snacks, to learn more about their snack company, why they chose to partner with SunDance, and the incredible achievements they have made since choosing SunDance as their custom packaging provider.

Excellence in Finishing: SunDance's Impressive Wins at FSEA Gold Leaf Awards 2023

Continuing our tradition of excellence in the printing and embellishing fields, SunDance was recently honored with two Silver Leaf Awards at the 30th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition.

Held every June, the Gold Leaf Awards is an international competition celebrating the best in specialty print embellishments, finishing, and binding techniques, hosted by the Foil and Specialty Effects Association. This year's awards were of special importance, as it was the 30th year the celebration was hosted. 

SunDance is pleased to add to our collection of gold, silver, and bronze awards from FSEA. Take a look at this year's award-winning entries below or check out our past award winners here. 

Sustainable Printing: Embrace Sustainability, Make a Difference at the Dscoop Eco Summit 2023

Are you in the digital printing industry? Looking to engage with other industry professionals and grow your expertise? Dscoop is one of the world's largest and most collaborative digital print and design communities to do just that! SunDance has partnered with Dscoop to host a site visit during its inaugural Eco Summit. This summit will cover all things digital printing, featuring industry-leading guest speakers, in addition to the on-site facility tour of the SunDance headquarters.

Sustainable Printing: What You Need to Know About PFAS in Packaging

Picture a world where your favorite non-stick pan, waterproof jacket, and even your fire extinguisher could be harming you and the environment. Unfortunately, this is the reality we face with the widespread use of PFAS. These man-made chemicals have been utilized for their remarkable water and stain-resistant properties. But beneath the surface, there are concerns about the impact of these chemicals on our health and environment.

As a packaging provider, SunDance is dedicated to creating products that are safe for our customers, the environment, and their communities. We are also committed to educating our customers about the importance of choosing safer packaging products. SunDance is proud to be a part of the movement towards PFAS-free products and will continue to innovate new solutions that help our customers reduce their carbon footprint while preserving our planet.