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Primer
| November 22, 2011

Defect analysis helps contract packager save money

Pharmaceutical contract packager determines source of bottle discoloration, avoids payment on a defective bottle shipment.
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Feature Article
| November 7, 2011

Giving sight to packaging lines

Machine modifications and facility-wide organization help the Lighthouse for the Blind’s visually impaired employees fulfill orders for government and corporate customers.
Buyers, sellers and suppliers will attend the Fall WorkShop
| October 31, 2011

There's still time: Attend the Contract Packaging Association Fall WorkShop, Nov. 7-8

If you’re a member of the Contract Packaging Association or a user of contract packaging services but haven’t registered for the organization’s Fall WorkShop, there’s still time – but not much.
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News
| October 28, 2011

Global pharmaceutical contracting predicted to reach $361 billion in 2016

Packaging segment, worth $6.4 billion this year, should be worth $9.3 billion in 2016, says research report.
Sterling Anthony, CPP
News
| October 10, 2011

Using trial-size packaging to induce first-time purchasing

Trial-size packages are a type of downsizing that entails many options.
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Package Case Study
| September 22, 2011

New dosing feature for Pedia Care and Little Remedies acetaminophen brands

For single-concentration brands of children’s products, new packaging helps to protect infants and children under age two.
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Package Case Study
| September 13, 2011

Nutrition 'keys' key to Meals to Live meal packaging

Dallas-based Meals to Live takes a healthy approach to packaging graphics for its line of frozen meals marketed primarily to diabetics and other health-conscious consumers.
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News
| August 17, 2011

Social media and packaging education

New learning vehicles could help younger packaging pros get up to speed.
Feature Article
| August 8, 2011

Temporary contract packaging lends near-instant fulfillment

Manufacturer of shrink sleeve applicators and heat tunnels sets up a shrink bundling line in its own plant to speed Barbasol’s club-store packs to market.
Feature Article
| August 1, 2011

What happens in Vegas? IoPP's packaging learning center

If your packaging team has the budget to attend just one all-encompassing educational program on packaging this year, this is it.
Feature Article
| August 1, 2011

Cost Savings via waste elimination

The challenge on the Continuous Improvement journey is how to define “waste” via systems and processes.
Feature Article
| August 1, 2011

The multifaceted benefits of sustainable packaging

The demand for sustainability in packaging has affected every aspect of packaging.
News
| August 1, 2011

Even in a tough economy, CPA can help you capture opportunities

The CPA is a powerful tool that enables education, peer-to-peer sharing of thoughts, and new ideas.
Feature Article
| August 1, 2011

Should you put all your eggs in one basket?

The pros and cons of exclusive contract packaging service arrangements — for both buyers and sellers.
Supplier News
| August 1, 2011

Merger of nutraceutical, supplement businesses

Merger of nutraceutical, supplement businesses
Feature Article
| August 1, 2011

Pharma outsourcing grows, generics gaining market share

Overall, global demand for healthcare and therefore related products will rise with emerging markets.
News
| August 1, 2011

The Promise of Contract Packaging

I vow to help you add value to your business.
Christopher Nutley
Feature Article
| June 30, 2011

Assuring brand loyalty: Make yourself a 'need' rather than a 'want'

Have you noticed how waves of financial success, followed by strife, over time, spell a very unpredictable future for contract packagers? We are no different than any other segment of the packaging industry.

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