Contract packaging

HPP extends shelf life of fresh dips

Because it ‘busts up the bacteria’ with minimal loss of flavor or nutritional value, High Pressure Processing made it possible for these hummus and lentil dips to go nationwide.

January 16, 2014

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Contract packaging

Two-count blister packs for ‘smart pills’

Tucson-based Brainiac Supplements LLC wanted to market its Study Buddy nutrient-based study aid capsules in high-impact packaging.

January 15, 2014

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Association names new executive director

John Mazelin , veteran contract packager, is named Executive Director of the Contract Packaging Association.

January 10, 2014

Cartoning

Robotic cartoning adds efficiency, subtracts labor costs

Robotic cartoning replaces manual operations, alleviating labor shortages, costs, and increasing line efficiency for contract manufacturer Pharmalab Inc.

January 8, 2014

Contract Packaging

Ameripak taps Nulogy software to manage co-pack operations

Improved traceability and real-time data visibility are key drivers for the the retail and consumer brand packager.

December 19, 2013

Contract Packaging

New people & industry kudos for Kane is Able

December announcements from the 3PL firm include a hire in Scranton, PA, and kudos from three supply chain trade press outlets. Update: New senior operations director announced in January.

December 19, 2013

Contract Packaging

Saddle Creek Logistic president steps-up to CEO slot

Today the company today upgraded Cliff Otto, president to the CEO spot, effective immediately.

December 19, 2013

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Association announces 2014 Annual Meeting, Feb. 27

The Contract Packaging Association’s (CPA) 2014 Annual Meeting, taking place February 27 - March 2 at the Omni Tucson National Resort, brings together the industry’s most innovative thinkers.

November 26, 2013

Contract Packaging

Both buyers and sellers benefit from CPA's expanded industry presence

The Contract Packaging Association’s presence at September’s 2013 Pack Expo in Las Vegas marked a new level in the association’s presence at this important annual event.

November 26, 2013

Contract Packaging

Three-Tier Deals: How to keep your balance during multi-party machinery installations

When a new machine is needed for a co-packing plant, the machinery supplier, co-packer and brand owner must balance their roles and responsibilities for the project to succeed, according to experts on the supply side...

November 26, 2013

Contract Packaging

What can we learn from Subaru of Indiana?

In September, through my work with the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to tour the Subaru of Indiana (SIA) facility, and learn from its leaders.

November 26, 2013

Contract Packaging

Oat-powered, co-packed beverages hit shelves

“Oats & fruits. It was Mother Nature’s idea. We just crammed it into a bottle” is the slogan for Oatworks (www.oatworks.com), a new line of oat-powered natural smoothies from New York-based Wellness Works.

November 26, 2013

Contract Packaging

Let’s get more co-packers on the map

September’s Pack Expo 2013 in Las Vegas brought two cool developments for those both seeking and supplying contract packaging services. The first — the Contract Packaging Association’s expanded presence — was apparent on the show floor.

November 26, 2013