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Shrink sleeve labels can help your product stand out on the shelf and overcome design challenges posed by highly contoured containers. But it’s important that you’re working with experienced labeling professionals when opting for this solution.

It’s no surprise that labels today are designed to do more than just stick around and inform buyers of what’s inside. They are designed to offer more opportunity for engagement, design elements, and also practical traits like light-blocking and water-resistant materials.

On May 20, 2016, the FDA announced that the industry will be required to implement a new Nutrition Facts Panel for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the links between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease.

According to a report from MarketsAndMarkets (marketsandmarkets.com), the global packaging printing market is projected to grow from $120.02 billion in 2016 to $192.75 billion by 2026, at a CAGR 4.9%.

The U.S. packaging machinery industry continues to experience strong growth. The value of domestic shipments of packaging machinery is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4% reaching $8.5 billion in 2020.

As a relatively new technology, digital print has only recently started to seep into the packaging market. But in a short space of time, this new capability has gained immense popularity as those in the packing industry realize its potential for providing seamless and personalized advertising. 

Due in part to intense competition, aggressive retail promotion and consumers seeking value, it is up to the package design – and the labeling – to lift sales in the household packaging market by differentiating brands and delivering value.

Labeltronix won five awards in the 55th Annual Excellence in Flexography Awards.