Contract Packaging

External manufacturing's new competitive standard

The CM/CPs winning in 2026 compete on capability, not cost. This free e-book shows what they're doing differently.

July 27, 2026

Contract Packaging

Contract packaging

Co-packer gets a problem-solving cartoner for dry flaked product

July 13, 2026

Contract packaging

Why Are You Afraid of AI?

Perhaps we should be more afraid of missed opportunities.

July 1, 2026

Contract Packaging

Co-Packer on the RISE

Inside the co-packer built on business, not charity.

July 1, 2026

Contract packaging

Second Chances on the Packaging Floor

Apricity Contract Packaging has built its entire workforce around people recovering from addiction.

June 30, 2026

Contract Packaging

Finding the Right Cartoner for Handcrafted Soap

Soap co-man's cartoner helps lines scale up without losing artisan feel.

June 15, 2026

Contract packaging

Apace Packaging Upgrades Beyond Serialization

Pharma CMO overhauls serialization, ERP, and packaging lines all at once.

June 14, 2026

Contract Packaging

Portland Co-packer Doubles Production With Single Data Platform

Portland Bottling Company replaces disconnected, paper-based plant operations with a single connected platform, reaching 99% inventory accuracy and 100% shipping accuracy while doubling production volume.

June 9, 2026

Contract packaging

Alcami Acquires Contract Packaging Organization Tjoapack

The combining of companies expands Alcami’s global contract development and manufacturing capabilities, adding European packaging and Qualified Person release services while strengthening supply chain redundancy for clients.

May 20, 2026

Contract Packaging

Pharmaceutical Contract Packaging Market Poised for Strong Growth Through 2034

The pharmaceutical contract packaging market could more than double by 2034 due to demand for biologics and personalized medicine, Future Business Insights predicts.

May 13, 2026

Cosmetics/Personal care

Arcade Beauty Expands into Full-Service CDMO

Fragrance and cosmetics supplier makes strategic move beyond sampling to stay ahead of curve.

April 28, 2026

PMMI News

New NAM Report Highlights U.S. Leadership in Food Innovation

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

NAM's “Manufacturers Feed America” outlines that the food and beverage sector supports 47 million jobs and $9.5 trillion in economic output but warns that fragmented regulations could raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and undermine science-based standards.

February 25, 2026

Contract packaging

What Brands Want from Co-Mans: The 4 Fixes That Matter Most

In a recent survey, CPGs told us the four main fixes they need co-man/co-pack partners to do now.

February 14, 2026