Sustainable Packaging

A global definition of plastics recyclability

Two international recycling organizations come together to create a global definition of recyclability—a step they say is integral to harmonizing the worldwide plastics industry.

July 13, 2018

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Contract Packaging

Supply chain of the future: ‘Digitize or die’

An event sponsored by contract packaging/manufacturing supply chain software company Nulogy explores the necessity of digitization to meet industry challenges.

July 10, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Micvac nominated for SACCNY - Deloitte Green Award 2018

Swedish food tech company, Micvac, has been nominated for the prestigious annual SACCNY – Deloitte Green Award to be held during the 2018 Sustainology Summit in New York.

July 9, 2018

Contract Packaging

Co-Pack/Co-Man Industry is ‘Vibrant, Strong, and Growing’

The Contract Packaging Association’s fourth State of the Industry Report depicts a contract packaging/contract manufacturing industry growing at double-digit numbers, despite massive market changes.

July 9, 2018

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

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