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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Spongy Portions Cup: Biodegradable portion cup

Spongy cups are made of a biodegradable moisture-absorbing material, so that dry products in the package stay dry even if they are stored in a wet, humid environment.

July 19, 2017

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Assn. news roundup

CPA unveils new scholarship, industry report, and Board of Directors

July 18, 2017

Contract Packaging

Changing of the CPA guard

As outgoing Contract Packaging Assn. President Vicky Smitley prepares to pass the torch, she reflects on the many members who have supported her and the organization overall.

July 18, 2017

Contract Packaging

A perfect mix

Pancake mix startup Birch Benders finds a perfect partner in co-packer Bell-Carter Packaging, with the combination of each company’s expertise resulting in remarkable success for both.

July 18, 2017

Contract Packaging

Clorox speaks on CP strategy

Rick McDonald, VP, International Supply Chain for The Clorox Company, shares how the consumer and professional products company leverages contract packaging services.

July 18, 2017

Contract Packaging

Co-packing stats, forecasts

See statistics culled from reports on the North American and global contract packaging markets, and the global pharmaceutical co-packing market.

July 18, 2017

Contract Packaging

Custom candy packs a case in point

Much has been said about how changing consumer buying habits are driving personalization and customization in packaging, and the KitKat promotion is a perfect example.

July 18, 2017

Plastics/resins

Solgar’s supplement bottle bundle pack builds retail sales

Supplements maker Solgar introduces a high-end promotional bundle pack on retail shelves while staying true to its iconic, apothecary style bottles.

July 18, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Encoder Products: Hollow-bore absolute encoder

The Model MA58H absolute encoder is designed for harsh factory and plant floor environments; heavy duty, rugged and reliable, this hollow-bore absolute encoder is available in both single and multi-turn resolution.

July 18, 2017

Labels

Constantia Flexibles sells labels division to Multi-Color

This value-creating transaction will bring together Constantia Labels’ food and beverage business with Multi-Color’s wine and spirits and home and personal care platforms.

July 18, 2017

Containers

La Colombe innovates again with coffee ‘vault’

The MiniVault is a pre-portioned single-use can that delivers café-quality ground coffee to consumers in a vessel that is convenient for at-home use and extends the shelf life up to five times.

July 17, 2017

Containers

Cognac bottle gets disruptive design

Packaging for Martell’s new VS Single Distillery cognac is redesigned to tell the brand’s story and challenge the company’s traditional bottle shape.

July 17, 2017