Petfood/Pet Care

'Best in breed' for cap packaging

Stull Technologies borrows a few ideas from the high-speed CD jewel case manufacturing scene when it brings sophisticated robotics to its packaging operations.

April 4, 2008

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Sustainability

What kind of packaging would we give up for Mother Earth?

According to a Nielsen Global Food Packaging Survey, nearly one in two global consumers would give up all forms of packaging designed for convenience purposes if it would benefit the environment, including packaging designed for easy stacking/storing at home (49%); packaging that can be used for cooking, or doubles as a resealable container (48%); and packaging designed for easy transport (47%)

April 3, 2008

Sustainability

Helping customers develop 'solutions' to two of today's real challenges

We sell solutions! The phrase has become so overused that nearly everyone states it and nearly everyone ignores it, except when they are the ones saying it.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

CP initiatives among focus areas of conference at Packaging Summit

Effective strategies for contract packaging will be one focus of this year’s fourth annual Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (www.iopp.org).

April 1, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Bundle wraps answer today's promotional challenges

If stacking strength is essential, consider cartons. But when thick-film packs with carrying strength and message flexibility are key, bundle wraps are an emerging option.

April 1, 2008

Fruits/Vegetables

'Add-ons' inject luster into Rochester's packaging 'gem'

As consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies become leaner, they’re making the value of each expense earn its place on the balance sheet.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

On the move

Hugh Calloway has joined Macatawa Holdings, LLC—Praxis Packaging, Grand Rapids, MI, as senior account manager and packaging engineer.

March 31, 2008

Contract Packaging

Ready to innovate? CP 08 is the place to be

If you’re looking to introduce or expand on an innovative mind-set at your company, consider attending Contract Packaging magazine’s CP 08: Succeeding With Contract Packaging conference.

March 31, 2008

Contract Packaging

Set sail for the CPA annual meeting in Miami

The Contract Packaging Association will hold its annual meeting April 25-28, 2008 at the Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel & Marina in Miami, FL.

March 31, 2008

Contract packaging

Source innovative packagers to stay ahead of maturing private label

How can national brands leverage contract packaging to add value to their consumer products?

March 29, 2008

Contract Packaging

Sculpting the cornerstones of innovation

I recently heard Robin Utay discuss teamwork and creating and producing great packages.

March 26, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Wal-Mart buyers' blogs

Wal-Mart buyers have their own blogs…is there something here for you to know?

March 25, 2008

Consumer packaged goods

In Ontario, hazardous and special waste diversion program finds support within industry...

In July, Ontarians will be asked to participate in an ambitious program to collect more hazardous and special waste products.

March 5, 2008