Flexible Packaging: A Game-Changer for Modern Brands

As brands evolve to meet consumer demands for convenience, sustainability, and visual appeal, flexible packaging has emerged as an ideal solution. Known for its adaptability and lightweight durability, flexible packaging has gained traction across many industries, from food and beverages to health and wellness products. SunDance, a leader in commercial printing and packaging, is at the forefront of this shift, helping brands leverage flexible packaging to elevate their products and deliver memorable customer experiences.

Flexible Packaging: Making the Transition PFAS Free Packaging

PFAS is an acronym that encompasses PerFluoroAlkyl (PFA) and PolyFluoroAlkyl Substances (PFAS), tongue-twisters by any standard. This chemical group includes thousands of PFAS that are found in a wide range of consumer, commercial, and industrial products. But what else do we know about PFAS?

For starters, PFAS were first introduced in the 1940s and 50s when manufacturers began shifting their focus from supporting the American war effort overseas to supporting American economic growth and consumer conveniences at home.

Concept to Completion: Making a Custom Shaped Die-Cut Pouch

At SunDance, we are always looking for new ways to innovate and offer creative solutions to support our clients and partners — so much so that one of our core values is "Be Extremely Innovative". With innovation in mind, we recently expanded our Flexible Packaging capabilities to include Die-Cut Pouches. This new addition to our pouch manufacturing capabilities has opened up a world of opportunity for our clients, who can now create a pouch in any shape imaginable with us.

To celebrate our expanded packaging offerings, our team designed and produced a Shamrock Die-Cut Pouch for St.Patrick's Day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Create Custom Package Shapes and Exciting Stand-Up Pouches with Our Newest Custom Die-Cutter

Competition for store shelf space and online eye appeal continues to push product marketers and package designers in new directions. One of the most exciting recent innovations is transforming package shapes from simple plane geometry to custom forms limited only by the imagination.

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Brand with Product Packaging

Product packaging is more than protecting and transporting goods, it’s also about creating a positive, memorable experience that will strengthen your brand. If your product packaging and branding are out of sync, it can leave consumers confused and distrustful. Packaging design without branding would have no direction and branding without packaging design doesn’t have a medium to communicate directly to consumers.

You’ve Designed a Great Flexible Pouch. Now What? How to Choose the Perfect Flexible Pouch Finish!

Flexible packaging is increasingly about pouch packaging. That’s because flexible pouches can accommodate a wide variety of products, ship them securely, and display them impressively on store shelves. Pouches offer numerous options for interesting shapes, folds, openings, and closures, as well as printing in a full spectrum of colors, including images and text.