Hareline Dubbin is a premier fly tying manufacturer for fly fishing enthusiasts. While many companies reflect on their “garage start-up”, Hareline Dubbin fondly remembers starting their business in the middle of their kitchen at the stovetop. Founded in 1981 by Bob and Nelda Borden, Hareline Dubbin has grown from a very small operation with only 12 colors of Hareline Dubbin to an 18,000 square foot facility with thousands of fly tying products ready to deliver. They manufacture and distribute some of the World’s best known fly tying materials available in today's market. It’s not surprising, Hareline products are sold in all major Fly Shops throughout the World.

ClearBags has been working with Hareline Dubbin for over 6 years to develop a consistent packaging look and feel across all of their product lines. They use our Crystal Clear Zip Bags and PE Zip Bags for their fly tying products because of the high clarity and variety of sizes and options we offer. These high quality zip bags are perfect for displaying their product line.

To learn more, visit: hareline.com
Facebook: facebook.com/hareline.dubbin

The Natural Products Expo West in Southern California is the World’s largest Natural Products Event, and we were excited to be a part of it. We exhibited at the show and participated in many of the events. The show itself had a record-setting year. It grew by more than 6.9% with over 77,000 attendees!

We were pleased that it was so well attended. We had the opportunity to meet with many of our existing customers as well as many more new companies who we are looking forward to working with.  This show provided a good opportunity for us to see how we’re doing and where we want to go. As we discussed packaging with our customers, we identified 3 trends that are prevalent in Natural Food Packaging.

Kraft is King - Because it is a Natural Products/Organics Expo, we expected that natural-looking packaging would be popular. However, we didn’t realize just how popular. Our stock line of Kraft Stand Up Pouches and Kraft Boxes were definitely the most requested packaging at the show. Customers love the natural, earthy look of Kraft. They love the traditional feel of the material; they love the look. It inspires that organic feel, which is what most of the show attendees were looking for. From everything we are seeing, Kraft will continue to be a major packaging trend for the foreseeable future.

Stand Up Zipper Pouches

Stand Up Zipper Pouches are the go-to packaging - More than 75% of all customer requests were related to Stand Up Zipper Pouches. Almost everyone with mixes, powders and even liquids is using Stand Up Pouches to package their products. The pouches offer a few unique features that make them so popular:

• Their retail appearance is exceptional. Stand Up Pouches don’t take up a lot of shelf space, so you can get more of your product onto store shelves. They are easy to fill and easy to display.
• They are resealable. One of the biggest benefits of Stand Up Pouches for consumers is that they are resealable. The high quality zip closure keeps the contents fresher longer and provides a long term storage advantage.
• There is lots of space for branding. Whether you’re using a label or you choose custom printing, the usable space for branding on our Stand Up Pouches allows you to convey your message well. Even if you choose our Stand Up Pouches with a window, you can showcase your product and still have enough space on the bag for your marketing.

Natural and Organic are industry buzzwords that are increasingly more popular - The trend in many consumer goods, from clothing to cosmetics, is natural, eco-friendly, and organic. Food is no different. There is a very real push to make things simpler: fewer ingredients, less fillers, and more organic. Most industry experts project strong growth for the natural products industry through the next 3-4 years, with consumer sales of natural, organic and healthy products being a major driver of that growth.

We had a great time exhibiting at the Natural Products Expo West and are looking forward to the other food shows we are involved in this year. We would love for you to come by our booth at Sweets & Snacks in Chicago or IDDBA in Houston.

We’ll also be at Summer Fancy Food in New York as well as Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore. Come by to see some of these packaging trends on display. For more details about all of our upcoming trade shows, or to request tickets, please visit our website: http://www.clearbags.com/shows.

BENEFITS OF STAND UP ZIPPER POUCHES

Our pouches have a variety of benefits that make them an ideal choice for the modern day business. The key benefits of stand up packaging include:

• Store Flat/Stand When Filled — These bags start flat, making them easy to store. But, the moment you put anything in them, they are able to stand on their own, making them great for retail displays.
• Merchandising — These bags take up less space on store shelves. They allow retailers to stock shelves with more items and when prominently displayed these products, in zipper pouch bags, can capture people’s attention.
• Protection & Barrier — We carry several zipper pouch varieties that contain different barrier properties. From scent and odor barriers to light and moisture barriers, we have many options.
• Re-usable – Stand up zipper pouches are also popular with consumers because they are re-sealable (great for foods and coffees), easy to store in cabinets and closets, and they're extremely durable.

NEW STAND UP POUCH DESIGNS

• Metallized Stand Up Zipper Pouch with Window – These unique bags offer a higher barrier than standard Stand Up Zipper Pouches with Windows because they are metallized. We have a new process that allows us to improve the barrier properties of these bags while still offering a view of what’s inside the bag.
• Box Bottom Quad-Seal Zipper Pouches - Similar to stand up zipper pouches, but with a unique style that mimics a box and bag, our Box Bottom Quad Seals Zipper Pouches have a metallized barrier, box bottom, and a clear rectangular window on the front. They are able to stand up by themselves, even before being filled, and have a zip closure that seals the bag once you're done. They are a durable bag that is ideal for retail displays.
• Coffee Bags - Our highest barrier bags that include a layer of Aluminum film, these box bottom 4-sided gusset bags are ideal for coffee, tea, and other products that require a strong barrier to protect against oxygen and moisture. They come with an optional one-way degassing valve.

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