E-commerce/D2C packaging

Winning at e-commerce

As the e-commerce industry continues to grow at double-digit rates, do you have a plan in place to share in that growth? Matt Dingee of OnPoint 2020 provides a playbook for pursuing a successful e-commerce strategy.

March 19, 2018

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Contract Packaging

CPA educates industry through webinars, event partnerships

Also a valuable resource for contract packagers, the CPA has unveiled the results of its Contract Packaging Industry report.

March 16, 2018

Contract Packaging

Report: Private brands are the future of retail

Statistics from a new report prove consumers' significant interest in purchasing private-label products.

March 16, 2018

Contract Packaging

CPA takes it to the streets-and the C-Suite

The Contract Packaging Association holds its annual meeting in New Orleans, with time for bonhomie and business, including the taping of four episodes of broadcast show C-Suite.

March 16, 2018

Contract Packaging

The 'overlooked' worker

A presentation at the Contract Packaging Association annual meeting provides ideas on how to address the labor shortage by considering those workers who have traditionally been overlooked.

March 16, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Projects to reduce marine litter grow significantly

The 4th Progress Report from the Global Plastics Alliance shows positive movement, with 355 projects planned, underway, or completed, to address marine debris.

March 16, 2018

Sustainability

Hasbro to use bio-PET in packaging

Toy company Hasbro takes its sustainable packaging a step further, announcing a switch to bio-PET for its blister packs and plastic windows, beginning in 2019.

March 16, 2018

Flexible packaging

Ballpark peanuts take sustainable turn

This flexible peanut bag, made of certified compostable materials, was developed for sporting arenas and stadiums to help sports teams, venues, and leagues achieve the next level of landfill waste diversion by eliminating a pesky food scrap contaminant. FPA judges awarded this package design a Gold Award for Sustainability.

March 15, 2018

Contract Packaging

Unlocking speed to market

A summit organized by Frain Integration brings together brand owners, suppliers, and contract packagers to discuss growth challenges and opportunities in a divergent economy.

March 12, 2018

Sustainability

PepsiCo's robust recycling initiative

Tom Mooradian, Manager, Environmental Sustainability at PepsiCo, describes the PepsiCo Recycling initiative and the progress it has made toward increasing recycling rates.

March 10, 2018

Contract packaging

Skincare sample packs get a sophisticated makeover

Luxury skincare brand Luzern Labs turns to co-packer Sonic Industries to design and source an eye-catching new sample-size tube and secondary pouch as well as fill and seal the packaging.

March 3, 2018

Protective/transport packaging

Melon 1 expands its watermelon pallet program

Nearly 20-year partnership with CHEP, which involves shared pallets that have reduced emissions and reduced landfill waste, now includes on-site pallet storage and international shipments.

March 1, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

PepsiCo launches Drinkfinity

Drinkfinity, a PepsiCo venture that was piloted in Brazil in 2014, has announced the launch of a new personalized beverage designed to fit the individual lifestyles of today’s busy go-getters.

February 21, 2018