Contract Packaging Articles

For its first new-category foray in 15 years, Kraft chose ARI Packaging to ensure the success of its MiO flavored water enhancer as well as the integrated supply chain behind it.

When Hurricane Irene pummeled the East Coast in late August 2011, Superior Pack Group’s facility suffered major flood damage. But in an amazing feat of recovery, the company and its 400 employees were back to work in a mere five weeks.

The top three challenges in temperature-controlled transportation of perishable goods are capacity, controlling and monitoring the temperature of products during shipping, and cost containment.

A collaboration between contract packaging firm Legacy Pharmaceutical and Keystone Folding Box has created a new child-resistant (F=1 level) senior-friendly compliance package made from 100% recyclable material.

Taking umbrage with Clint Eastwood as U.S. manufacturers and co-packers work harder and smarter to compete in the global economy.

Sterling Contract Packaging Inc. has planned their 4th expansion for February of 2012.

The 2011 CPA State of the Contract Packaging Industry Report is now available.

While the last couple of “Cost Cutter” columns focused on CI — a virtually limitless subject highly correlated with cost savings — it seemed appropriate to venture from this path for a little variety.