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While its popularity continues to grow, various factors continue to influence the trends in flexible packaging.

Every minute that a press isn’t running is money lost. Newer flexographic print technology has made significant strides in making short runs more economical through faster setups and reduced waste. Repeatability has also become a critical component in helping to make a press operator successful in producing high-quality, sellable product.

Associated Labels and Packaging, a Canadian flexible packaging and printing company, recently purchased an Ares 400-SUP to meet growing demand for smaller runs. Associated Labels’ customers require a range of flexible pouches for convenience stores, retail outlets, grocery stores and box stores throughout North America.

Pet food packaging is no longer regarded as an afterthought, as trendy, user-friendly packaging is quickly taking over the pet food market. Increasing consumer demands are motivating the specialty pet food market to expand and diversify its packaging options.

COVID-19 has helped reinforce how essential flexible packaging is. Flexible packaging manufacturers and printers and converters have amped up production in order to keep up with increased demands and ensure food and medical security needs are met as the country faces this crisis