Tell us a little about your company:

We started BGood Bars in 2014, making 6 varieties of artisan chocolate energy bars. The idea came while working as a chocolatier in a local artisan chocolate shop in Joseph, OR. I wanted to make something that was beautiful and tasted good for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts headed into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. We love the name BGood, but as things go, the name was already trademarked. For this reason, we are rebranding in 2019. We will be changing the name to “JöR” which means ‘earth’ in old Norse. We want to ‘fuel jör adventure’. With the new branding, we are also launching our new “JöR River Rations” in 100% Compostable Packaging made by ClearBags.

What makes your product unique?

Our Energy bars are all handmade in small batches and dipped in Fair Trade Dark Chocolate. They taste super fresh and have a long shelf life. We use only natural “clean’ ingredients, no preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors, no artificial fertilizers or pesticides on any of our ingredients, all non-GMO and gluten-free. These things are important to us, to the environment, and to our customers. We are a member of the Good Food Foundation which supports small businesses like ours that promote sustainable, authentic and tasty foods. We recently won a Good Food Award in January 2019 for our Cranberry Hemp Bar. “JöR River Rations” are basically the same as the BGood Bar but without the outer layer of chocolate. We wanted a portable, handheld energy bar to fuel JöR adventure!

How do you package your products products and what ClearBags products do you use?

 JöR River Rations are packaged in ClearBags 100% Compostable 4” x 6” kraft bags with a window.

Where do you sell your product?

We sell our products online at www.bgoodbars.com, and we currently have our energy bars in more than 70 stores in 10 States from California to New York. You can find our retail locations on our website. JöR River Rations will be available for retail by fall 2019. Currently, JöR River Rations are only sold wholesale to rafting companies.

How long have you been working with ClearBags and how do we help you succeed?

We have been working with ClearBags since 2014. Their eco-friendly packaging gives us options to offer clean, sustainable packaging on our products for our customers.

What one piece of packaging advice would you give to other business owners?

The task of finding the right type of packaging for your product can be overwhelming. ClearBags has made that process a lot easier by offering a wide variety of packaging, and options to eco-friendly and recyclable packaging that is important not only to us but to our customers. I would suggest researching samples of packaging before you decide on one type.

How can people connect with you?

Website: www.bgoodbars.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgoodbars/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGoodBarsLLC/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BGoodBars

With Fall quickly approaching, it’s easy to daydream about what’s around the corner. We’ve got Halloween, pumpkin spice, hot chocolate, and of course... candy apples! Whether it’s an old-fashioned caramel apple with all of its gooey goodness or a candy apple loaded with sprinkles and gummies, there’s always one common issue, the packaging.

Making sure your candy/caramel apple holds it’s decorative integrity while also being protected from picking up any unwanted “toppings” is a tricky task. However, we have clear and Kraft packaging that puts the focus on this scrumptious dessert, while keeping it untouched and looking better than ever. We offer a variety of candy apple boxes and bags to help your products be seen.

With Halloween right around the corner, we here at ClearBags have had candy on our minds. If you look around you’ll notice it too, shops and stores everywhere are putting up their fall displays and cute decorative candies. Don’t fall behind this year and get yourself the supplies you need to impress your friends, family, and (of course) trick-or-treaters.

Smaller candies like candy corn, gumballs, jelly beans, and even candy popcorn are all unique in their lack of single-use packaging. That’s where we want to help, with the use of our food safe crystal clear bags and boxes we can make any candy packaging look spooktacular!

Tell us a little about your company:

I’m an abstract painter, working mostly with inks and acrylics on paper and canvas. My work is characterized by bold, gestural brush strokes and minimalist detail. As a nod to my analytical roots in photography and architecture, I approach each piece with a mathematical mindset - counting evens and odds, balancing lights and darks, visually "slicing" the composition into thirds and fifths. I approach my work as if it's a problem to solve: combining and contrasting elements with and against one another to create a cohesive yet dynamic piece. My work is an exploration of contrast, tension and resolve. Methodical by nature, I challenge my own ideas of control by experimenting with materials, allowing them to behave as they naturally would, with subtle direction. Each canvas, piece of paper or panel is an invitation to engage - to feel, to react, to explore the tension and resolve of each and every element and property used to build it.

What makes your product unique?

Each piece is a unique recording of a moment in time. No two pieces are exactly alike. Each conveys its own language, inviting the viewer to interpret the dialogue initiated in the studio.

How do you package your products and what ClearBags products do you use?

For my paper pieces, I insert a sturdy white backer board into a ClearBags Flap Seal Bag, and then slide the piece in before securing it with the seal.

Where do you sell your product?

bethwinterburn.com

Artfullywalls.com

WonderWallStudio.com

Chairish.com

westelm.com

tinyprints.com

G. Grace Gallery/Julie Couch Interiors - Nashville, TN

Catherine & Mary's - Memphis, TN

River Oaks - Memphis, TN

Blairhaus - Tupelo, MS

Falling Into Place – Memphis, TN

Zeuxis Art – Paris, France

How long have you been working with ClearBags and how does ClearBags help you succeed?

I’ve been using ClearBags flap seal bags since around 2014 when I began selling artwork the required shipping. ClearBags keep my artwork safe during transit as well as safe in the studio from any paint mishaps.

What one piece of packaging advice would you give to other business owners?

It’s always nice to include a little info or handwritten note with each piece. Helping a customer know a little more about why you do what you do or what your business is about builds community.

How can people connect with you?

Instagram: @beth_winterburn

Twitter: @beth_winterburn

Facebook: Beth Winterburn

Pinterest: beth_winterburn

This summer we wanted to feature all of these talented artists who specialize in watercolor, illustration and graphic design. Here is just a smattering of some of our favorites!



Shalen creates beautiful watercolor art. She specializes in watercolor architectural illustrations. Check out more of her amazing work on her Instagram page, @studioist or her website studioist.co.