Contract Packaging

Live at CPA: Contract packagers must offer (and advertise) reverse logistics capabilities

Dave Mabon of Ongoing Value thinks the many contract packagers that are capable of reverse logistics services, often simply by virtue of their software, are leaving money on the table by not advertising it as part of their value proposition.

February 22, 2019

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Contract Packaging

Live at CPA: Address differences between generations in your marketing

Generations are formed by economic, technological, and historical events that happen during formative years, and they create like-thinking cohorts. Awareness of the differences and similarities between them can inform how narrowly (or widely) you target with packaging design and messaging.

February 21, 2019

Contract Packaging

CPA to participate in 2019 ProFood Tech Partner Program

CPA’s Sourcing Center booth will provide information to attendees on CPA members’ packaging and manufacturing services and how to engage these service providers.

February 13, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Co-packer, brand owners toast success of wine in a can

Canned wine takes off for co-packer Free Flow Wines after it adds a canning line. Also getting a boost are customers Essentially Geared and Foley Family Wines.

January 23, 2019

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Association update

CPA offers an abundance of educational and industry intelligence resources

November 14, 2018

Contract Packaging

Key insights from new global contract packaging market report

A new research report from Mordor Intelligence looks at growth, trends, and forecasts for the global contract packaging market.

November 14, 2018

Contract Packaging

New management brings new opportunities

The new partnership with PMMI for management support of the Contract Packaging Association is going well, with the group already realizing several member benefits.

November 14, 2018

Contract Packaging

A passion for packaging

There are some people in the packaging industry who make an indelible impression due to their passion for packaging.

November 14, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Tackling supply chain complexities

The September 12 Evolution of Excellence conference was organized as a way of exploring supply chain collaboration in a disruptive retail and e-commerce environment. Here are two highlights.

November 5, 2018

Contract Packaging

From concept to store floor: ‘Whatever it takes’

All women-led Canadian design firm and contract packager/3PL Repack Canada does ‘whatever it takes’ to help its clients build stronger, better brands.

November 5, 2018

Contract Packaging

CPA releases next edition of landmark industry research report

Expands on 2017 research forecasting further into the industry’s future

September 27, 2018

Contract Packaging

CPGs: embrace direct-to-consumer e-commerce

The opening keynoter at the September 12 Evolution of Excellence conference had this advice on e-commerce for today’s CPG companies: Selling through Amazon is not the only way.

September 12, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ink-jet’s versatility brings uptime

The exceptional versatility and user-friendliness of a new printer is delivering increased efficiency and convenience for Glowcroft Contract Packing in the U.K.

September 7, 2018