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Through the Line Podcast: 2026 Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Annual Outlook Report
Why are brands commitments to contract manufacturing and packaging deepening in 2026? Editors Joe Derr and Matt Reynolds sit down to discuss the waves of success contract manufacturing and packaging are experiencing in 2026. Brands are showing increased confidence in external manufacturing partnerships and clearer strategic priorities, according to the 2026 Annual Outlook Report.
Jun 2, 2026
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