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Contract Packaging

Paths to innovation

What works for Limited Brands, P&G, and Coca-Cola? There are similarities and differences. Peek inside these companies’ co-packing models for valuable insights.

April 9, 2008

Sustainability

What's happening in high-barrier PET?

PET bottles are a major segment in the U.S. packaging market and are being used for a whole host of products.

April 5, 2008

Contract Packaging

Packaging Summit conference to drill down on four packaging areas

Fourth annual trade show scheduled for May 13-15 in Rosemont, IL, with focuses from innovation to sustainability to contract packaging.

April 4, 2008

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

AriZona specifies LN2 dosers for all new can and bottle lines

Liquid nitrogen injection preserves beverage flavor, extends product shelf life, and creates internal pressure to combat container damage.

April 4, 2008

Sustainability

What kind of packaging would we give up for Mother Earth?

According to a Nielsen Global Food Packaging Survey, nearly one in two global consumers would give up all forms of packaging designed for convenience purposes if it would benefit the environment, including packaging designed for easy stacking/storing at home (49%); packaging that can be used for cooking, or doubles as a resealable container (48%); and packaging designed for easy transport (47%)

April 3, 2008

Flexibles

Packaging trends in healthcare packaging

The pulse of pharmaceutical, medical device, and biological markets beats ever faster as the pace of packaging chance accelerates worldwide.

April 3, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Bioplastics take center stage at Interpack

During interpack 2008, April 24-30, The European Bioplastics Association, in co-operation with the Düsseldorf Trade Fair, will present a special exhibition on biodegradable and bio-based plastics titled "Bioplastics in Packaging."

April 2, 2008

Sustainability

Helping customers develop 'solutions' to two of today's real challenges

We sell solutions! The phrase has become so overused that nearly everyone states it and nearly everyone ignores it, except when they are the ones saying it.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

Member-to-member sales of packaging products near

It has been determined that Contract Packaging Association members in either membership category will be able to offer excess, or no-longer-needed, packaging products to other members at a reasonable price.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

CP initiatives among focus areas of conference at Packaging Summit

Effective strategies for contract packaging will be one focus of this year’s fourth annual Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (www.iopp.org).

April 1, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Bundle wraps answer today's promotional challenges

If stacking strength is essential, consider cartons. But when thick-film packs with carrying strength and message flexibility are key, bundle wraps are an emerging option.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

Four steps to get you in the innovation game

The pace of technology is quickening. But while keeping up, also remember to look in unlikely places in and beyond your contract to control costs and leverage capabilities.

April 1, 2008