HomeCompostable snack-chip packageAug 26th, 2011Contract packagingA Bright Future Filled with Opportunities for CPANew President of CPA, The Assn. for Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Rob Reinders shares news on the Virtual Experience series, the 2021 industry report, and new partnerships.PMMI newsPACK EXPO Las Vegas Follows Nevada Lead on MasksWorld's most comprehensive packaging and processing show in 2021 will proceed without any further restrictions on gatherings or capacity limits.Contract packagingDriving Consumer-Centric Packaging InnovationPackaging is a critical asset that plays a major role in the success of a product. CP/CMs need to be proactive in understanding consumer preferences to advise their CPG customers on innovation.Materials & containersPaper Tube Whiskey Pack Leaps Off the ShelfNamed for a pioneering species of Irish toad, the folks at Natterjack Irish Whiskey and Gortinore Distillers & Co. tend to do things differently.SustainabilityMaine First State to Charge CPG Fee for Packaging Material RecyclingMaine passed the nation’s first bill to place the cost of recycling on CPGs instead of the consumer, while also offering incentives to those who use recyclable packaging. Oregon is expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.SponsoredSyntegon's checklist for confectionery packagingWondering how to select the optimal solution for your specific product and packaging needs? We packed all the important questions for you to consider into a handy Confectionery Packaging Checklist.BeveragePandemic-Related Health and Hygiene Consumer Trends Affecting Beverage MarketProduct safety demands and active health management are two areas that have increased since the start of the pandemic, and the results on the beverage industry will likely be long-term.Contract packagingCo-packer’s Sustainability Study Results in New StrategyThe South Atlantic family of contract packaging companies analyzes its business’s carbon footprint, with the results of the LCA driving an ambitious climate pledge for 2050.SustainabilitySugarcane Tubes Sweeten Sustainability ProfileThe Face + Body natural sunscreen tube in sugarcane bio-resin replaces Raw Elements’ previous plastic tube, which was made with PCR.Take5Global CPGs Kellogg and PepsiCo Grow Grocery E-Commerce During the Pandemic | Emerging Brand E-Commerce SpotlightE-commerce grocery sales have increased during the pandemic, and the number of consumers ordering online is expected to remain elevated. Both large CPGs and smaller emerging brands are taking steps to meet the growing demand and utilize online retail.HomeBagger Helps Dry Milk Packager Meet Food Bank DemandWith a new contract to serve increasing food pantry needs amid the pandemic, the maker of ready-to-eat foods and various powdered products chose a VFFS bagger and auger combination to help improve efficiency as well as sanitation.SponsoredSyntegon's checklist for confectionery packagingWondering how to select the optimal solution for your specific product and packaging needs? We packed all the important questions for you to consider into a handy Confectionery Packaging Checklist.Contract packagingNews from CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and ManufacturersThe CPA has been busy of late, releasing its ‘2021 State of the Industry Report’ and lining up a number of value-added services for its contract packaging/manufacturing members.Contract packagingExclusivity Within a CP/CM, Customer RelationshipWhen is it time to develop an exclusive agreement with your contract packager/manufacturer around a new product or technology, and what factors should you consider? Bush Bros. Robby Martin shares his experiences.HomeMetered Dose Inhaler Line Centralizes Control from Canisters Through PalletsA deep dive into a “one machine” concept for a metered dose inhaler line, with system integration for 18 pieces of machinery and components from a variety of OEMs.Controls & automationDry Ice Feeding for COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionEquipment for dispensing dry ice into insulated containers holding COVID-19 vaccines had to be designed and produced by this OEM in just eight weeks.Take5IoPP’s 2021 Salary Survey Results: How Did Your Compensation Stack Up?After a flat salary year in 2020 with heightened uncertainty about both traditional salary increases and bonuses, 2021 results indicate confidence returning. Meanwhile, job security is high and fewer people are seeking greener pastures at new jobs.BeverageIncrease in Online Grocery Shopping Impacts Beverage Pack Sizes and Machine NeedsManufacturers are being pressed to readjust strategies or accelerate previously made plans in order to address the e-commerce channel surge and meet related demands.Workforce2021 IoPP Salary Survey: Salary Freezes Begin to Thaw. How Does Your Compensation Compare?After a flat salary year in 2020 with heightened uncertainty and worry about both traditional salary increases and bonuses, 2021 results indicate that confidence is returning. Meanwhile, job security is high and fewer people are seeking greener pastures.Business intelligenceWhich Post-Pandemic Consumer Trends are Here to Stay?Experts at the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit discussed how the pandemic has impacted consumers, and which trends are here to stay, including e-commerce, CPG accountability, and sustainability.
