Contract Packaging

CPA selects PMMI to provide association management

The CPA Board has decided to partner with PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies for management support going forward.

July 8, 2018

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Sustainability

Sustainable packaging materials: worth the cost?

One of the biggest challenges for producers of environmentally-friendly packaging is to convince consumers that these sustainable materials are worth the cost.

July 7, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon’s Dash may disrupt

Amazon recently opened up to third parties its Dash Replenishment Services (DRS), and the move may have far-reaching implications for brand owners.

July 6, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Praising polyethylene

There's no need to be a chemist or a polymer engineer to understand this primer on polyethylene.

June 28, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

‘Save Our Seas Act’ a win for the ocean

Whether through legislation, a circular economy, sustainable materials management or addressing single-use packaging, plastic associations are taking a responsible approach to marine litter.

June 28, 2018

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Online sports retailer scores productivity gains

Find out how Fanatics, a British e-commerce sports apparel retailer, quadrupled productivity and saved space in the process.

June 26, 2018

Sustainability

Beverage is Plant-Based, Inside and Out

So Delicious Dairy Free’s new crafted Organic Almondmilk beverage uses a custom bottle with clean lines made from a bio-based resin that aligns with its core values of sustainability and simplicity.

June 26, 2018

Sustainability

Cool sustainable packaging for e-commerce frozen treat

New Dream Pops superfood frozen treats are packed in recyclable cold chain packaging with compostable insulation for their journey to consumers’ doorsteps.

June 24, 2018

Contract Packaging

Contract packaging company born to bridge the gap

Former marketing professionals launch a contract packaging business to address the disconnect between CPGs and their co-packing suppliers—a business where ‘Customer is King.’

June 23, 2018

Contract Packaging

Blazemeter Test Article

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June 20, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Aseptic carton with ‘green’ credentials

This September, nutpods, a pioneer in the plant-based coffee creamer market, will re-release their Seasonal Edition Pumpkin Spice creamer in North America’s first aseptic carton package made with polymers linked to plant-based renewable materials.

June 15, 2018

Contract Packaging

DSCSA enforcement readiness: Check

Pharmaceutical contract packager Reed-Lane works with consulting firm, machinery vendors on three key packaging lines to meet fast-approaching serialization enforcement deadline.

June 14, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Plastics group acts to address marine litter issues

In this First Person column, Steve Russell, VP of Plastics at the American Chemistry Council, compliments packaging’s sustainability efforts, but packaging must provide benefits beyond its initial use as part of a ‘circular economy.’

June 12, 2018