Contract Packaging

Shawkpak Demerges from Parent Company

U.K.-based medical device contract packaging company Riverside Medical Packaging Ltd announces the demerger of their business unit Shawpak.

February 12, 2024

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Contract Packaging

James Alexander Corp. Expands Facility by 40%

James Alexander Corp.

The new space at the New Jersey facility will fuel the production of single-use dispensing systems and two new company-made automated swabbing machines.

February 8, 2024

Contract Packaging

Goodwin Company Unveils New Liquid Filling Lines

Goodwin Company

Chemical contract manufacturer Goodwin Company has incorporated the high-speed Line 0 and Line 2 filling lines at their Georgia facility that can fill most flowable liquids.

January 22, 2024

Contract Packaging

High Growth in 2024 Predicted for Contract Packaging Industry

Pharmapack Europe research predicts increased usage of contract packagers and contract manufacturers within the pharma industry due to increased development and launches of specialty and biologic medicines.

January 11, 2024

Contract Packaging

Co-Manufacturer Recalls 66.5 Tons of Turkey Kielbasa for Possible Bone Fragments

The Parkview brand retail product—which is sold at Aldi—was recalled after consumer complaints about bone pieces found in the sausages, with one minor oral injury reported.

January 9, 2024

Contract Packaging

Illinois Meat Processor Recalls 3.3 Tons of Ground Beef for Possible E. coli Contamination

The recalled beef was shipped to distributors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further distribution to foodservice customers.

January 2, 2024

Contract Packaging

Prepare for EPR Regulations and Trends Affecting the Industry

Megatrends, consumer sentiment, and EPR regulations are soon coming into play, driving the industry’s future and impacting manufacturers.

December 21, 2023

Contract packaging

TGI Fridays Chicken Bites Recalled Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling 26,550 lb of the frozen, boneless retail product after the company received customer complaints about clear, hard plastic found under the breading of the bites.

December 15, 2023

Shrink wrapping

Goodwin Adds E-Commerce Shrink-Wrap Machine

Goodwin Company

Contract manufacturer Goodwin Company's shrink-wrap machine allows brands to do what Amazon does at a significantly reduced cost.

December 14, 2023

Contract packaging

Goodwin Adds New Automatic Blending System

Goodwin Company

The new automatic blending system at Goodwin Company’s California facility allows for the blending of products like antifreeze and diesel exhaust fluid in hours instead of days.

December 12, 2023

Contract Packaging

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Chicken Fried Rice from Garland Ventures

The problem was discovered by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) during a review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for L. monocytogenes.

December 7, 2023

Contract Packaging

How Can CP/CMs Differentiate Themselves? Look at the End of the Process!

Co-mans and co-packers who go beyond the minimum leave a deeper mark.

December 1, 2023

Contract Packaging

Focus Your Culture on Product Safety

CPA President offers insight into how to prevent and manage recalls.

December 1, 2023