Contract Packaging

Finding the Right Cartoner for Handcrafted Soap

Soap co-man's cartoner helps lines scale up without losing artisan feel.

June 15, 2026

Contract packaging

Contract packaging

Apace Packaging Upgrades Beyond Serialization

Pharma CMO overhauls serialization, ERP, and packaging lines all at once.

June 14, 2026

Contract Packaging

Portland Co-packer Doubles Production With Single Data Platform

Portland Bottling Company replaces disconnected, paper-based plant operations with a single connected platform, reaching 99% inventory accuracy and 100% shipping accuracy while doubling production volume.

June 9, 2026

Podcasts

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.

June 2, 2026

Logistics/Supply Chain

SupplyOne Acquires Compass Packaging Solutions to Continue New England Expansion

SupplyOne, Inc.

The Massachusetts-based supplier’s range of protective packaging solutions, along with warehouse and fulfillment services, supports SupplyOne’s strategic growth initiatives.

June 1, 2026

Contract packaging

Alcami Acquires Contract Packaging Organization Tjoapack

The combining of companies expands Alcami’s global contract development and manufacturing capabilities, adding European packaging and Qualified Person release services while strengthening supply chain redundancy for clients.

May 20, 2026

Contract Packaging

Pharmaceutical Contract Packaging Market Poised for Strong Growth Through 2034

The pharmaceutical contract packaging market could more than double by 2034 due to demand for biologics and personalized medicine, Future Business Insights predicts.

May 13, 2026

Digital Transformation

CAM Announces Partnership with Pack Advisor

CAM Packaging Systems

CAM Packaging Systems retains Pack Advisor to support strategic growth initiatives and help expand flexible packaging automation solutions for manufacturers and contract packers.

May 6, 2026

Cosmetics/Personal care

Arcade Beauty Expands into Full-Service CDMO

Fragrance and cosmetics supplier makes strategic move beyond sampling to stay ahead of curve.

April 28, 2026

Contract packaging

External Manufacturing in 2026: Results From Packaging World’s Annual Outlook Report

April 2, 2026

Contract packaging

Plan for Three Spring Co-Packing Events

From manufacturing innovation to cosmetic science, three upcoming external manufacturing focused events offer prime opportunities to connect, learn, and stay competitive.

March 17, 2026

Contract packaging

Analysts predict 7% CAGR for co-packing through 2033

The global external manufacturing market is accelerating, but what is driving this growth?

March 16, 2026

Workforce

NAM Executive Committee Appoints JLS Automation President & CEO Craig Souser

JLS Automation

Souser, who's been on the NAM Board of Directors since 2018, will help guide the leadership agenda of the manufacturing trade association, which represents over 11,000 companies.

March 11, 2026