LeKAC’s trade show circuit is quickly approaching! We attend a few trade shows every year to showcase our packaging solutions to new (and sometimes existing) clients. Read on to check out our trade show schedule below! The Toronto Bakery Showcase WHERE: Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1 We’ll be in booth…
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Since 2019, Retea has been on a mission to reduce single-use plastic waste caused by the bubble tea industry one reusable cup at a time. Since then, they’ve expanded their offerings to include other products for the DIY bubble tea enthusiast. We sat down with founder Toby Zhou to talk all things Retea and her…
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Packaging made of blueberries might seem like a far-fetched idea. The berries are small and considered a fun and healthy antioxidant rich snack, but a team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has turned them into so much more. We’ll give you some insight on how this works, and also what this kind of…
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Digital natives are individuals who have grown up surrounded by the internet. Those who fall into this demographic usually include members of Gen-Z and millennials who have had their lives shaped by access to the world wide web. When creating packaging targeted at these groups, it’s important to consider how they might interact or react.…
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Ottawa’s reusable packaging initiative is kicking off 2024 on a green note. Single use plastics are pervasive in grocery stores, especially in our fruits and veggies! The pilot project being led by the Canadian not-for-profit group Circular Innovation Council will aim to reduce single-use plastics in grocery stores and other foodservice businesses. But what does…
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Recycling packaging might not seem like a big deal. It can be easy to toss your packaging into the blue bin without a second thought, but did you know not all packaging is equally recyclable? In this post, we’re going to give you some tips to think about when deciding where your packaging goes. Read…
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