Contract Packaging

CPA enhances membership model

The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) launches a new membership model that includes many fresh and enriched programs to serve its members and the industry.

October 26, 2016

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Contract packaging

Pharma to lead U.S. packaging growth through 2020

Although food packaging is projected to remain the largest market by demand, pharmaceutical packaging will rise the fastest, despite price pressures.

October 25, 2016

Contract Packaging

CPA unveils new membership model, logo...and something more

The Contract Packaging Association has a new value-added membership plan, a new logo and a new tagline to reflect manufacturing's role in the mix of services its members provide.

October 19, 2016

Contract Packaging

Snack Food Packaging System enables contract packager to fulfill orders quickly

A contract packager needed a versatile, ultra-fast packaging solution to package snack crackers for their client, a multi-national food and beverage manufacturer. An integrated, turnkey solution was required. The ultimate goal was to run a wide variety of bag sizes, as their future plans were to run a multitude of SKUs on a single machine.

October 17, 2016

Contract Packaging

Analyzing sterile medical device packaging systems

Experts Curt Larsen and John Spitzley of the Spartan Design Group consultancy address issues in the globally regulated medical device industry.

October 6, 2016

Flow wrapping

Fin-seal flow wrapper upgrade

Microwave popcorn packer pumps up packaging efficiencies, while deflating maintenance costs and packaging material waste.

October 3, 2016

Contract Packaging

Frozen seafood packer upscales weighing operations

Semi-automatic combination weighers reduce labor requirements and product giveaway.

September 30, 2016

Contract Packaging

New order-management system for Saddle Creek Logistics Services

The new order management system (OMS) integrates data from multiple sources into a single, integrated 'omnichannel' platform for greater efficiency.

September 27, 2016

Contract Packaging

Webinar Tuesday, Oct. 4: Expert insight on aseptic processing and packaging

Purdue University experts presents aseptic technology's pros & cons, and will answer your questions...all in just one hour.

September 20, 2016

Contract Packaging

Partnerships: the heart of Contract Packaging Association

I am often asked about the benefits of membership to the Contract Packaging Association....

September 16, 2016

Contract Packaging

Replenishment reimagined

What's a Humology scale, and how can this deceptively simple way to rank your firm's electronic vs. human interactions help you?

September 16, 2016

Contract Packaging

CPA and Sonoco collaborate to host successful event

This was the first first Connect to Collaborate education event, and brought insight on consumer trends to contact packagers.

September 16, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Co-packing and the rise of digital printing

Digital printing's getting easier, so when should brands bring it in-hosue vs. hire a co-packer?

September 12, 2016