Sustainable Packaging

Federal Trade Commission proposes revised 'Green Guides'

Seeks public comment on changes that would update existing guides and make them easier to use.

January 3, 2011

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Contract Packaging

Quick-changeover packaging: Both an essential and a bane

Market drivers are making fast line changeovers a get-ahead packaging strategy. But an exclusive CP/PTIS survey finds that communication and project management deficiencies are creating headaches.

January 3, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract packaging: Base the decision foremost on adding value

Many factors should be weighed carefully, and the make-versus-buy decision also should include an analysis of whether outsourcing is to be a strategic or tactical measure.

December 21, 2010

Contract Packaging

Saddle Creek acquires ProLog Logistics

Integrated 3PL, contract packaging services provider says the merger will deepen its fulfillment capabilities and broaden its range of services.

December 17, 2010

Contract Packaging

Landon, Farrey & Associates to represent Brazil Trade Shows

The partnership’s objective is to help packaging companies strengthen their foothold in the emerging Brazil market as the industry becomes more global.

December 16, 2010

Flexibles

Stan Zelesnik retires from Contract Packaging Association

Stan Zelesnik, Executive Director of the Contract Packaging Association (CPA), is retiring from that position effective imediately.

December 12, 2010

Contract Packaging

Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Kraft to speak at Packaging Automation Forum

As manufacturers continue to search for ways to improve profitability by increasing efficiency, this year’s Packaging Automation Forum will offer practical information and insight from market-leading companies that are leveraging innovative new software and controls with great success.

December 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Starbucks finds success with Cup-to-Cup recycling pilot

A six-week pilot proves that Cup-to-Cup recycling is achievable for Starbucks.

December 5, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

'Green Guide' revisions: How will they affect you?

EPI dissects the proposed changes to the FTC’s Green Guides to help marketers understand the potential impact to their environmental claims.

December 2, 2010

Flexibles

Ryt-way Industries acquires Robert's Packaging, Inc.

Ryt-way Industries LLC, headquartered in Lakeville, MN, has announced that it has acquired Robert’s Packaging, Inc., of Battle Creek, MI.

December 2, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Food Chain Safety forms alliance with AmeriQual Group

Food Chain Safety (FCS), developer of continuous, microwave based advanced food processing systems has formally entered into a strategic alliance with AmeriQual Group to advance both the commercialization of Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilization (MATS)  technology and the markets for the advanced food offerings the system delivers.

November 30, 2010

Protective/transport packaging

New packaging foam contains 25% renewable content

Sealed Air's Instapak® RC45 foam contains 25% renewable content in the finished foam product and is recommended for light-duty packaging applications.

November 29, 2010

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November 28, 2010