Sustainable Packaging

Maine to set precedent with extended producer responsibility law

Law will shift responsibility for hard-to-recycle products and packaging to “producers, consumers, and others who benefit from products sold and used.”

March 24, 2010

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Contract Packaging

Retort processing, packaging spell relief

SOPAKCO is deeply involved in the relief effort following the Haiti earthquake, but this South Carolina co-packer also is busy providing packaging for Nutrisystem and creating new in-house product lines.

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

How to find the right contract packager

Finding the right contract packager can be a daunting task depending on your company size and level of organizational capability.

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

Matching needs with capabilities

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

Capable inside the DC? Five questions to ask

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

Kimberly-Clark's future: Made to order, shipped to order

This venerable product marketer’s ‘Network of the Future’ creates supply chain efficiencies by planting 3PLs in its DCs. Single-day delivery is at 85% and volume is up 25%.

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

Milestones

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

Companies

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

Market Resource Packaging opens three facilities

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

One manager's plea to simplify the complex

A number of brand owners tell me they are looking to consolidate their supply chains to improve efficiency.

March 23, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Is mineral oil from recycled paper a threat to food safety?

As German risk assessors find cause for concern where substance migration from recycled paper is involved in food packaging, ink users are advised to look for alternatives.

March 23, 2010

Contract Packaging

Guide available for FDA-regulated organizations

With an expanded staff and power, FDA 483 letters are expected to rise. Here’s one option on how to avoid and respond to agency criticism.

March 22, 2010

Contract Packaging

Saddle Creek acquires logistics company

By purchasing ServiceCraft, Saddle Creek joins the ranks of contract packagers creating integrated service offerings as CPG companies consolidate supply chains.

March 22, 2010