Contract Packaging

New report outlines business drivers behind logistics outsourcing

Saddle Creek's latest research survey points toward greater integration of more 3PL services.

July 2, 2012

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Contract Packaging

Pharma co-packer goes live with system for better management, FDA compliance, iPad access

Uni-Pac installs Nulogy’s PackManager to help manage the plant, comply with FDA requirements and track production from labels to lot codes.

June 29, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Biodegradable foam protects electronics shipments

Cornstarch-based protective packaging provides sustainable option for global shipping of electronics product.

June 29, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Study strikes down 'sustainable packaging' terminology

PwC reports that the term ‘sustainable packaging’ is too broad to be useful and has instead been substituted in recent years with the concept of supply chain efficiency.

June 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Berkeley Contract Packaging celebrates 20th year

Now, the secondary packaging leader dedicates its 410,000 square feet of operations to the next 20 years.

June 20, 2012

Contract Packaging

DSS expands with $9-million co-pack contract

Company expands contract packaging while also bolstering its pharma serialization.

June 19, 2012

Contract Packaging

Luxo-chocolate packaging pact goes exclusive in U.K.

A successful three-year contract packaging relationship goes single-source

June 19, 2012

Contract Packaging

Versatile picks-up ‘salon-inspired’ Vogue contract

Both companies are based in Florida, but the contract packaging and warehousing agreement is global.

June 19, 2012

Contract Packaging

Realignment forms AndersonBrecon pharmaceutical company

Anderson Packaging and Brecon Pharmaceuticals now under a new corporate umbrella.

June 19, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Greenpeace puts the heat on KFC paper source

Organization claims KFC and parent company Yum! Brands are 'trashing rainforests'; KFC says it sources from sustainable forests.

June 15, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Wanted: Suppliers offering packaging material innovation and expertise

Hard-pressed to do more with less, manufacturers rely on suppliers with industry knowledge, with an eye on sustainability and validated processes.

June 14, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

PCR PET for peanut butter jar

Entrepreneurial accomplishment has never sidetracked Justin Gold from making great peanut butter or from his commitment to environmental stewardship.

June 13, 2012

Sustainability

OFF THE SHELF: Beer variety pack brews multiple advantages

For its Widmer Brothers beers, the Craft Brew Alliance uses a new variety-pack box that reveals up to four different 22-oz glass bottle brands inside, providing marketing differentiation and materials savings.

June 13, 2012