Contract Packaging

A Bright Future Filled with Opportunities for CPA

New President of CPA, The Assn. for Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Rob Reinders shares news on the Virtual Experience series, the 2021 industry report, and new partnerships.

July 29, 2021

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Sustainability

Collaborations Expand Paper Packaging’s Potentials

“Imagine that all plastic packaging in your store one day has disappeared, and eventually all glass bottles and metal cans; that all packages are made of renewable materials that can be recycled or returned to nature without harm.”

July 29, 2021

Flexible packaging

Georgia-Pacific Expands Manufacturing of Curbside Recyclable Paper Padded Mailers for E-Commerce

Georgia-Pacific Packaging

Georgia-Pacific’s new facilities will support the growing demand for more sustainable shipping envelopes.

July 28, 2021

Sustainability

Pregis Receives Industrial Compostable Certification

Pregis

Pregis received the industrial compostable certification for its Flo-Pak Bio product line of loose fill products—The Bio One (green, using natural food coloring) and The Clean Bio One (white) chips.

July 28, 2021

Contract Packaging

Driving Consumer-Centric Packaging Innovation

Packaging is a critical asset that plays a major role in the success of a product. CP/CMs need to be proactive in understanding consumer preferences to advise their CPG customers on innovation.

July 28, 2021

Sustainability

Inhance Technologies Appoints Andrew Leeser Chief Financial Officer

Inhance Technologies

In addition to Inhance Technologies’ global finance, accounting and treasury functions, Leeser will be responsible for human resources and information technology.

July 27, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Maine First State to Charge CPG Fee for Packaging Material Recycling

Maine passed the nation’s first bill to place the cost of recycling on CPGs instead of the consumer, while also offering incentives to those who use recyclable packaging. Oregon is expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.

July 27, 2021

Contract Packaging

The Key to a Successful Digital Supply Chain Transformation? People

As CPGs outsource a greater percentage of their operations, end-to-end supply chain visibility is becoming increasingly more vital for all parties. Ensuring a shared vision and desire for collaboration is essential in achieving this transformation.

July 27, 2021

Sustainability

DS Smith Hits Key Sustainability Milestones

DS Smith Packaging Systems

DS Smith met 7 of its key sustainability targets including circular economy, forest management, community engagement, and water management.

July 26, 2021

Sustainability

Ball to Build Aluminum Beverage Packaging Plants in UK & Russia

Ball Corporation

Ball Corp. will significantly increase its beverage packaging manufacturing with plants in Western Russia and the East Midlands, UK, adding billions of cans per year.

July 26, 2021

Contract Packaging

Co-packer’s Sustainability Study Results in New Strategy

The South Atlantic family of contract packaging companies analyzes its business’s carbon footprint, with the results of the LCA driving an ambitious climate pledge for 2050.

July 26, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Sugarcane Tubes Sweeten Sustainability Profile

The Face + Body natural sunscreen tube in sugarcane bio-resin replaces Raw Elements’ previous plastic tube, which was made with PCR.

July 26, 2021

E-commerce

Global CPGs Kellogg and PepsiCo Grow Grocery E-Commerce During the Pandemic | Emerging Brand E-Commerce Spotlight

E-commerce grocery sales have increased during the pandemic, and the number of consumers ordering online is expected to remain elevated. Both large CPGs and smaller emerging brands are taking steps to meet the growing demand and utilize online retail.

July 23, 2021