Sustainable Packaging

Paper explores Extended Producer Responsibility challenges

A new discussion paper looks at the hurdles to implementing EPR at the local government level and proposes a platform for support and advancement of the policy.

November 21, 2014

Business Drivers/Specialty: Page 299

Contract Packaging

Gluing the virtual seams

It doesn’t matter whether the little black boxes of your supply chain are owned by a single company or spread across a network of outsourcing partners.

November 17, 2014

Contract Packaging

Association news and details on the upcoming meeting in Miami

Get a shot of education, inspiration and relaxation in Miami with the CPA this coming February. Read on for details on that, the new RFQ process and more...

November 17, 2014

Contract Packaging

Meet us at Biscayne Bay in February to capture lightning in a bottle

Are you ready to catch “Lightning in a Bottle?”

November 17, 2014

Contract Packaging

Co-packing for food safety

Food safety standards have become marketplace requirements, and new FDA mandates further raise the bar on compliance. How will your production outsourcing partnerships be affected?

November 17, 2014

Contract Packaging

What I learned from a day with Toyota

During a September conference of the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing (F4SS), we were very fortunate to offer members the opportunity to spend a day at Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky (TMMK).

November 17, 2014

Sustainability

An Innovative and Sustainable non-foil push-through Blister Lidding from Winpak

A non-foil based lidding designed for easy push-through of medication and an ideal replacement for aluminum foil that seals to most commonly used blister films.

November 16, 2014

Sustainability

Eye-popping news for sustainable, 3D paper packaging

Highly tactile and sustainable, new paper-based embossing, thermoforming and f/f/s technologies based on FibreForm, from BillerudKorsnäs, are now available in North America.

November 14, 2014

Sustainability

New structure for salsa combines rigid and flexible materials

Ana’s Foods becomes the first user of a new packaging structure for its salsa that uses a rigid frame with flexible sides to reduce the use of plastic by up to 50%.

November 13, 2014

Sustainability

HLP Klearfold offers greener plastic boxes

At Pack Expo, HLP Klearfold's VP of Marketing Pat McGee explains the basics of PET, RPET, and plant-based PET blends for rigid plastic folding cartons. Learn how using in-house extruders allows HLP Klearfold to control the quality of its 30% post-consumer recycled content RPET boxes as well as its 30% plant-based PlantBox option.

November 13, 2014

Contract Packaging

Covering a wide range of certified pre-owned equipment

The Frain Group provides an overview of their certified pre-owned equipment dealership. The company specializes in a wide range of equipment, from pumps or small pieces of labeling equipment, up to completely integrated lines.

November 12, 2014

Sustainability

Off The Shelf: Tomatoes bust out of the clamshell syndrome

Mastronardi Produce of Kingsville, Ontario, has introduced its Wild Wonders Gourmet Medley tomatoes in a thermoformed PET that is interesting because it is not a clamshell.

November 11, 2014

Sustainability

Box for vegan truffles conveys purity, luxury

Gourmet vegan chocolatier selects 100% recycled kraft paperboard boxes that reflect the company’s commitment to wholesome, holistic ingredients and practices.

November 11, 2014