Discover your next big idea at PACK EXPO Las Vegas this September
Experience a breakthrough in packaging & processing and transform your business with solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries.
REGISTER NOW & SAVE

Packaging helps Caribou Coffee support CancerCare

A limited-edition package for Amy’s Blend Collection includes a peel-back label that commemorates the company’s original roastmaster.

Caribou Amy
Caribou Amy

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.’s special Amy’s Blend 1-lb ground and whole bean coffee bags pay tribute to the Minneapolis-based company’s original roastmaster, Amy Erickson, who passed away from breast cancer in 1995.

Sarah Townes, director of brand communications at Caribou Coffee, says the coffee bag is supplied by Fres-co System USA. The 4.25-mil structure includes a four-ply polyester/foil printed laminate with a specially designed overall easy-open sealant. The aluminum foil protects oxygen from penetrating into the package and causing the coffee to go stale. The bag, which contains a one-way degassing valve, measures 86 mm (3 25/64 in.) x 65 mm (2 9/16 in.) x 330 mm (13 in.) length and is printed via rotogravure in three colors.

This year marks the 17th consecutive year the company remembers Erickson. Last year, Caribou encouraged fans to honor a loved one who has been touched by breast cancer by dedicating Amy’s favorite flower—a pink tulip bulb—to be planted in her National Garden of Hope in Washington, DC. Now the names of those loved ones are printed on this year’s bags, such as “Annie’s blend,” “Gigi’s blend,” etc.

Break out of the ordinary: see what’s new in packaging & processing!
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you’ll see machinery in action and new tech from 2,300 suppliers, collaborate with experts and explore transformative solutions. Join us this September to experience a breakthrough in packaging and processing.
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE
Break out of the ordinary: see what’s new in packaging & processing!
Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.
Download Now
Annual Outlook Report: Workforce