HomeIssuesContract packagingMark O'MalleyContract packagingCPA in 2020: ‘Dynamic and Active’CPA President Mark O’Malley shares news on the association’s recent Annual Meeting as well as on upcoming initiatives and opportunities for members.Contract packagingCBD: Cooperation to Outdo CompetitionAt the CPA 2020 Annual Meeting, Bruce Bernstein, President of UBIX Processing, talks about the opportunities for CPGs and contract packagers in the growing CBD market.Contract packagingCPA’s 2020 Annual Meeting a Huge SuccessCPA – The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers shares news on its recent Annual Meeting, the PACK EXPO East Sourcing Center, and upcoming events.Contract packagingCPGs: Build Relationships for Contract Packaging SuccessRobby Martin of Bush Brothers shares those factors that go into building great relationships between Consumer Packaged Goods companies and contract packagers/contract manufacturers.Contract packagingLive from CPA Annual Meeting: CPGs Look for Flexibility, Transparency, and Innovation from Contract Packaging PartnersCo-pack/co-man customers B&G Foods and Bush Brothers share their reasons for employing CPCMs, what is important in a CPCM relationship, and some of their pet peeves.Supplier NewsMSW Packaging Adds to Leadership TeamMSW Packaging, Inc., a full service contract packaging company, announced that David DeAngelis joined the company as Executive Vice President.Contract packagingContract Packaging Potential in the Cannabis IndustryWhile contract packaging in the cannabis industry has been slow to develop, there is room for packaging specialists who can guide and manage the vast and ever-changing landscape of cannabis packaging.HomeCDMO Speeds its Line with Open-Source L4 Serialization SystemWith the serialization deadline approaching, Sovereign Pharmaceuticals implemented open-source software that allows the company to make their own changes and improve packaging efficiency.Contract packagingCo-Pack Opportunity in Chicago’s South SuburbsA Chicago-based partnership of businesses, economic developers, service providers, and municipalities is offering a food co-packing expansion opportunity.Contract packagingGlobal Co-Packing Market Expected to Grow 8% Through 2022New market research attributes growth in rapid growth of the global consumer goods manufacturing market in both developed and developing countries.Contract packagingPlastic Bans: A Threat or an Opportunity for Contract Packagers?As the war on single-use plastics heats up, are you ready to help your contract packaging customers find new and innovative options?Contract packagingA Changing of the Guard at CPATim Koers, Immediate Past President of CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, turns over the reins of the organization to former CPA Vice President, Mark O’Malley.Contract packagingCPA Elects New Board MembersCPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, announces the newly elected officers of the Board of Directors.Contract packagingEuropean Co-Packing Market is GrowingMarket report from the European Co-Packers Association depicts a healthy industry, but new requirements from CPGs for quality management and turnkey services present challenges.Contract packagingSocial mission underpins contract packaging businessCommercial non-profit Friendship Industries balances its mission with margins, as it provides jobs and work skills training for disabled persons and for those with barriers to employment.E-commerceSurvey: contract packagers evaluating e-commerce opportunitiesNew survey shows the majority of CP/CMs are dabbling their toes in the e-commerce waters, concentrating their efforts on improving their warehouse processes and operational efficiency.Package DesignPMMI Roadshow: 6 trends driving the need for packaging innovationCPA Managing Director Ron Puvak details the market forces, consumer trends, and radical technologies that are driving new packaging solutions.Contract packagingLive from PMMI Roadshow: Co-packer shows off ‘Stranger Things’A tour of Coregistics headquarters reveals some ‘Stranger Things,’ as well as a very complex labeling line for Coca-Cola, both of which demonstrate the co-packer’s belief that ‘no customer job is impossible.’Contract packaging‘Unseasonably hot’ annual meetingThe CPA Annual Meeting in Tampa features hot topics, including automation and e-commerce.Contract packagingCPA grows and evolvesThe Contract Packaging Association holds successful events and rolls out an improved website.
