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‘ENGAGE’ in CPA in 2022

In this CPA President's letter, Rob Reinders announces association’s newly formatted event, ENGAGE, and shares news on group’s successful attendance at recent industry shows.

Rob Reinders, CPA President and President of Performance Packaging of Nevada
Rob Reinders, CPA President and President of Performance Packaging of Nevada

We have crossed an important threshold: We have completed three in-person events, and the results were extremely positive. It was great to return to a new normal and gather once again with peers in our industry.

The first events we were able to exhibit at and attend were SNAXPO, Natural Products Expo East, and PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and many of you showed up. Yes, masks were the norm, but attendees didn’t let that bother them. There were a lot of good conversations, the energy level was high, and a lot of pent-up demand was released. CPA booth staff logged over 400 visits between the three booths. A big thank you to all who helped staff the booths and to those of you who visited with us.

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Carl Melville and Ron Puvak conducted two presentations that included information on trends from the “2021 CPA State of the Industry Report” as well as data from CPA’s RFQ tool. These presentations highlighted the industry’s high growth rate—10.2% CAGR over the last five years—a few significant trends, and how sustainability has really taken hold after several years of effort. The presentations also explored the types of packaging formats, products, and regional activities startup and emerging brands are looking for from CP/CMs, based on RFQ data.


Read article   Read CPA report overview, "CP/CM Industry Booming, but Watch Out for Headwinds."


The new CPA industry report is a benchmark study on the state of the CP/CM industry. It includes sections on:

·     Defining the food/CPG industry by scope and revenue

·      Industry CAGR 2020-2025 by sector

·      Industry consolidation trends

·      Customer views on the changing marketplace

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