Contract Packaging

CPA PREPARES FOR THE FUTURE AT ITS 2012 Annual Meeting

The Contract Packaging Association 2012 Annual Meeting, February 23 to 26, addressed current and pending issues within the association as well as in the contract packaging industry.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging: Page 59

Contract Packaging

Build a culture of partnership through communication and commitment

Very often I hear stories within the industry of how the expectations of a customer could not be met as a result of an uncontrolled event, and how it ruined the relationship.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Are your secrets ‘thumbing’ a ride?

Electronic storage media are easy and convenient and allow the portability of information.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Kraft and co-pack partner integrate for success

For its first new-category foray in 15 years, Kraft chose ARI Packaging to ensure the success of its MiO flavored water enhancer as well as the integrated supply chain behind it.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Co-Packer puts the pieces together

Wilsher Packaging’s assembly and kitting are just what Wilton Brands needs to meet growing demand for its industry-leading kitchen and craft offerings.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Hurricane cloud over co-packing plant has a silver lining

When Hurricane Irene pummeled the East Coast in late August 2011, Superior Pack Group’s facility suffered major flood damage. But in an amazing feat of recovery, the company and its 400 employees were back to work in a mere five weeks.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Drawing the line between customer and supplier

Cost savings continues to be one of the most frequent topics of discussion in the upstream CPG Supply Chain, from sourcing through production.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Are you one of the 65% to reject temp-controlled shipments?

The top three challenges in temperature-controlled transportation of perishable goods are capacity, controlling and monitoring the temperature of products during shipping, and cost containment.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

A-1 Packaging brings work back from China

A-1 Creative Packaging, Palmyra, WI, broke ground in December on a new building expansion.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Contract packager debuts eco-friendly compliance package

A collaboration between contract packaging firm Legacy Pharmaceutical and Keystone Folding Box has created a new child-resistant (F=1 level) senior-friendly compliance package made from 100% recyclable material.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Seeking a qualified co-packer? 530 await your inquiry

The new Co-Packer Connection has launched as a free industry resource.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

It’s double-time in America

Taking umbrage with Clint Eastwood as U.S. manufacturers and co-packers work harder and smarter to compete in the global economy.

March 28, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Labeling needs met at contract beverage manufacturer

Since expanding operations to offer contract packaging services in 2001, Carolina Beverage Group has grown rapidly and established itself as an innovative U.S. contract beverage manufacturer.

March 26, 2012