If there’s one thing we’ve learned about tariffs, it’s this: They have a remarkable ability to turn a perfectly reasonable packaging order into a very unreasonable invoice. For businesses in the food and retail industries, packaging is already a significant part of the supply chain. Add a sudden 50% tariff to certain paper and plastic products crossing the Canada-U.S. border, and the math can change very quickly. So, what do we do as a packaging broker when tariffs start throwing a wrench...

Carbon Offsetting is one of those phrases that sounds complicated enough to require a university degree, a spreadsheet, and a reusable water bottle you’ve owned since 2014. For many consumers and businesses, carbon offsetting can be confusing. What exactly are you offsetting? Where does the money go? And does it actually make a difference? As a packaging company, these are questions we think are worth answering. For us, carbon offsetting is just one piece of the puzzle. Let’s Start At The...

If you've spent hours perfecting your logo, colours, and packaging design but haven't thought about the finish yet, don't worry, you've got plenty of company. In fact, most of our customers don't come to us asking for a matte finish or a gloss coating. They come to us because they need custom packaging that looks incredible and represents their brand. Choosing the right finish usually isn't on their radar until we bring it up. And that's exactly how it should be. The finish shouldn't be your...