Resource Label Group

Flexible packaging isn’t just a different format. It impacts how products move, perform, and show up. Structure, materials, and format all matter. From pouches to stick packs and gusseted formats, getting it right early makes the difference between something that works in theory and something that runs consistently at scale.

Folding cartons do more than hold a product—they define how it shows up on shelf. From bold color to details like foil and embossing, the right choices elevate both shelf presence and brand perception. But performance matters just as much as appearance. When design and production are aligned early, folding cartons deliver on both performance and shelf impact.

Packaging does more than protect a product. It is how a brand shows up. On the shelf, in the hand, and in the moment of decision. Today is National Packaging Design Day, a recognition of the designers who shape how products are seen, felt, and experienced. Because the reality is… People do judge a product by its package. Great packaging design blends creativity with constraint. Balancing brand vision, materials, print processes, and real-world performance. It is not just about making something look good. It is about making it work. To the designers pushing boundaries, refining details, and solving for both form and function, this day is yours. We are proud to partner with you to bring those ideas to life. Translating vision into labels and packaging that hold up in the real world. Because what stands out gets picked up. #PackagingDesignDay #PackagingDesign #LabelsAndPackaging #TeamRLG

We’re heading to the National Association of Container Distributors Annual Meeting in Nashville this week. It’s always a valuable opportunity to step out of the day-to-day and connect with peers across the packaging supply chain—sharing perspectives, challenges, and what’s ahead for our industry. Looking forward to the conversations, the learning, and continuing to support the community that keeps this industry moving forward. Lou Cancasci Adam Doane Craig Condry

It’s easy to compare labels on price. What’s harder to see is how that decision plays out once it hits the line. A small cost difference can turn into added changeovers, slower speeds, or performance issues you weren’t planning for. Because labels aren’t just a line item—they’re part of how your operation runs. We put together a quick breakdown of where those hidden costs come from. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyEY2c7y

Shrink sleeves offer full-container coverage. Getting them to perform the way you expect takes more than artwork. As sleeves conform to container shape, factors like shrink rate, distortion, and artwork placement all come into play. Small adjustments in design or material selection can have a significant impact once the sleeve is applied. Container geometry, heat tunnel conditions, and film behavior all interact. What looks right in flat artwork doesn’t always translate once the sleeve shrinks into place. That’s why planning early matters. When structure and design are aligned from the start, it reduces rework, improves consistency, and helps ensure the final package performs the way it should—on the line and on the shelf.

This Earth Day, it’s a reminder that there isn’t just one path to more sustainable packaging. There are a lot of ways to design labels that better support recyclability—material selection, adhesive choice, construction, and how everything works within existing systems. Some solutions are purpose-built, like RinseAway and Enviroliner, designed to support cleaner separation and reduce waste. Others come from aligning label construction with guidelines like APR to ensure compatibility from the start. Different approaches. Same goal. Because the impact of a label isn’t just what you see on the package—it’s how it performs through the full lifecycle. Sustainable packaging isn’t one product. It’s the result of getting the details right. #EarthDay #SustainablePackaging #RLGreen #Recyclability

RLG /Taylor Made Labels will be at the Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo in Portland on April 20-21. It’s always a great mix of teams focused on making packaging work better in real-world food environments. Because once you’re on the line, the details matter. Label performance, material compatibility, and consistency aren’t nice-to-haves—they’re what keep operations moving and products market-ready. Looking forward to connecting, talking through challenges, and helping teams get ahead of issues before they show up in production.

Making packaging recyclable takes more than good intentions. It takes the right partners. Thanks to the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) , UPM, and Siegwerk for joining us on a great session focused on how the APR works and what it really takes to move products toward recyclability. We had the opportunity this week to share this with our customers based in Canada, but the reality is this work spans across North America. Every product, material, and application is different...and that’s where collaboration matters most. We appreciate our partners who bring real expertise to the table and help simplify the path forward for our customers. #APR #PackagingPartners #CustomerFirst

Labels don’t just tell the story. They set expectations. In wine and spirits, texture, metallic accents, and decorative patterns signal quality before the bottle is ever opened. That moment on the shelf is where perception is built. But those details don’t happen by accident. They’re engineered through the right materials, print methods, and an understanding of how the label interacts with the bottle itself. When it’s done right, the label isn’t decoration. It’s a signal of what’s inside—and a reflection of the brand behind it.