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Contract Packaging

TAGG Logistics expands with 200,000 sq. ft. distribution center

Starting in April a larger St. Louis area site will enhance bulk distribution, multiple kitting/assembly and automated high-volume order picking and material handling capability.

March 19, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Global consumers willing to fork out more for fresh, sustainable packaging

Global study indicates that consumers rank packaging that keeps contents fresh and is environmentally friendly as more valuable than formats with value-added features.

March 18, 2013

Contract Packaging

CPG leaders tell co-packers what it takes to win

ConAgra, Florida’s Natural and Mars Canada veterans reveal their tips on how to establish and sustain successful—and mutually profitable—co-packing partnerships.

March 17, 2013

Sustainability

Unilever shakes up the aerosol world

Unilever has launched what it calls “the first major packaging reduction initiative for aerosol deodorants since they were introduced in the late 1960s.”

March 14, 2013

Contract Packaging

Dial, Right Guard, Loctite under new supply chain management

Saddle Creek gets 'lead logistics provider' for Henkel Consumer Goods' North American brands

March 14, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic film recycling rises to 1 billion lb annually

A new report reveals that in 2011 plastic film recycling rose by 4% to reach 1 billion lb annually—a new high for the recovery of plastic bags, wraps, and shrink film.

March 14, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Free report: 'Greening Fast Food Packaging'

New report outlines the attributes of environmentally friendly fast-food packaging and applauds companies such as McDonald’s and Starbucks that have made meaningful strides.

March 12, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

San Jose rejects foam foodservice recycling, bucking California trend

Although PS foam packaging is the only foodservice packaging recycled in CA, San Jose City Council restricts its use; plastics makers urge council to reconsider.

March 8, 2013

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

Pretzel maker navigates new twists in packaging

Toad-Ally Snax installs pouch vf/f/s and case coder upgrades to accommodate growing product demand.

March 6, 2013

Contract packaging

New custom PET bottle for oat beverage

Scheduled for launch in April is a new, custom bottle for an unusual oat beverage from Butler, NJ-based Sneaky Pete’s.

March 4, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

New materials recycling challenges addressed

When it comes to packaging materials, innovation and recycling are sometimes at odds.

February 28, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainability opportunities 'beyond the package'

New AMERIPEN brochure emphasizes the importance of looking at the entire product and packaging system when considering sustainability.

February 22, 2013