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.

FlexBind Lay-Flat Books Now Available at SunDance!

While we have always offered high-quality printed books and a variety of book-binding options, we are happy to announce we have added lay-flat books featuring FlexBind sheets to the mix. The unique construction allows for pages to lie flat without affecting the overall integrity of the book. This is an excellent option for professional-looking books that will stand up to heavy use and last throughout multiple generations.

Whether you are looking for softcover or casebound, SunDance can help you create a lay-flat book that is sure to impress!

Variable Data Printing: The Benefits of Personalized Marketing Campaigns

Spring has sprung, so it's time to do some spring cleaning on your marketing campaigns!

If you're looking for a way to increase engagement and response rates for your marketing campaigns this spring, then variable data printing (VDP) may be the solution you are searching for. With VDP, you can customize your marketing materials with unique messages, images, and other content that speaks directly to your target audience. With our HP Indigo Digital Presses combined with our expansive equipment list, SunDance can offer you high-quality, cost-effective VDP solutions that will make an impact.

Manatee Appreciation Day: How to Show Appreciation for Manatees Today!

Are you looking for a unique way to show appreciation for wildlife conservation? Look no further than Manatee Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on the last Wednesday in March. 

Let's dive in to learn more about this day and how you can celebrate it!

How Do Flexible Pouches Compare to Cans? The Advantages are Numerous!

Aluminum and steel are the two most common cans used for food and beverages. Both are recyclable, despite being thinly lined with a polyester or acrylic barrier between the food or beverage and the metal can. Although canning dates to the early 1800s, aluminum was introduced into can-making in 1957, according to Industrial Physics. Aluminum cans have been recycled so much that nearly 75% of all the aluminum ever produced is still in use today.

However, cans have decided drawbacks when compared with using flexible pouches for food and beverages. Since the original stand-up pouch was invented in 1963, flexible pouches have become a mainstay of modern food and beverage packaging, according to Industrial Packaging.

Create Gorgeous Small Box Packaging and Larger Cartons with Our New High-Speed Folder/Gluer

SunDance customers can now create virtually any type of carton, box, or small box with the latest exciting addition to our full-service packaging plant. Like so many other recent additions, our new high-speed carton folder/gluer is technologically advanced and highly cost-efficient. It will transform how you design your cartons and especially your small boxes.

New Custom Mylar Pouches Add Myriad Options for Eye-Catching Product Packaging

As many creative clients are already aware, shiny printed mylar pouches make for eye-catching product packaging. Mylar pouches capture consumer attention on store shelves and e-commerce websites. Mylar isn’t just for balloons anymore, Dorothy!

Recently, SunDance enhanced our state-of-the-art printing and packaging plant with exciting new equipment for producing custom mylar pouches. This latest upgrade builds on our existing mylar pouch capabilities to offer clients many more options in designing unique mylar bags for their products.