Labels

Joseph Weber Jr., Past President and CEO of Weber Packaging, Passes Away

Weber saw the potential of the company founded by his father and spent his life building one of the premier labeling companies in the world. He passed away on October 17, 2022.

November 28, 2022

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 336

Sustainability

Scent-Flavored, Refillable Drinking System Comes to the U.S.

The Air Up hydration system combines a custom-engineered, reusable water bottle with scent-infused PP rings that transmit flavor through the consumers’ sense of smell.

November 22, 2022

Sustainability

Plastipak’s Major Recycling Investment Opens In Spain

Plastipak Packaging

Plastipak opened a recycling investment at its manufacturing site in Toledo, Spain. The new recycling facility converts PET flake into food-grade recycled PET (rPET) pellets suitable for use in new preforms, bottles, and containers.

November 21, 2022

Contract Packaging

CPA Success at Shows, Virtual Agenda Launched

The Association has joined with Chicagoland Food & beverage Network and the CHPA to offer additional benefits to its members.

November 21, 2022

Contract Packaging

Build Stronger CM/CPs-Brand Relationships to Create a Resilient Supply Chain

CM/CPs joined with CPG and brand customers at F4SS to address how to strengthen their supply chains in spite of shortages and improve communication between companies to streamline contracts and improve the quality of the business relationship.

November 21, 2022

Sustainability

Easy-to-Use Packaging Solutions by Ferrara Candy Company, Choose Planet A, and Rutgers PPS

ThePackHub

See a few examples of easy-to-use packaging innovations from Ferrara Candy Company, Choose Planet A, and Rutgers Printing & Packaging Solutions from ThePackHub’s October Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

November 21, 2022

Robotics

Epson Robot Used in IPSi’s Automated Print-and-Apply Labeling Solution

EPSON Robots

IPSi incorporated Epson ColorWorks with industrial robot to create a one-to-one automated color labeling system.

November 21, 2022

Contract Packaging

Preparing for Change

Bosch Rexroth offers insight on benefits for contract manufacturers and packagers in adopting automation, such as quick changeovers, combatting labor and supply chain issues, and providing increased overall flexibility on their lines.

November 21, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Kraft Heinz’ Shake ‘N Bake Drops Shaker Bag

Iconic brand opts to discontinue inclusion of a 'shaker' bag, instructing consumers to use durable containers in their own kitchen in order to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste.

November 21, 2022

Contract Packaging

Doing Its Part for the Environment

CTI runs on solar, focuses on recycling, and offers complete program management, which can further a brand or CPG’s sustainability goals, services such as compostable packaging.

November 21, 2022

Contract Packaging

A Tough Couple of Years

As the industry adjusts to how much the pandemic has affected the world, companies and CM/CPs need to be patient with their people and business partners.

November 19, 2022

Contract Packaging

Looking Ahead to a Promising 2023

CPA's booth was well placed at PACK EXPO International, generating many leads, and CPA's ENGAGE 2023 event will be the association's highest attended yet.

November 19, 2022

Contract Packaging

PMG’s President of the Future and What It Means for CM+P

November 19, 2022