Contract Packaging

Speakers sought for new industry conference

Contract Packaging magazine announces the launch of the conference “CP 07: Succeeding With Contract Packaging.” The conference will be Sept. 10-12, 2007, at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare hotel, and it has the endorsement and support of the Contract Packaging Association.

January 17, 2007

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Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Summit Expo and Conference focuses on packaging materials innovation and sustainability

The Packaging Summit Expo and Conference – taking place May 15-17, 2007 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois and sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) – specializes in containers and materials innovations, as well as contract packaging and packaging services – 92% of the packaging business that influences you.

January 16, 2007

Contract Packaging

Morton seasons dowdy category's profile

Venerable salt marketer is moving its specialty salts into new packaging that leverages equities of the iconic ‘mother’ brand but also gives each new product its own personality.

January 10, 2007

Contract Packaging

The Need For Speed

A new study offers advice for leveraging co-packers in ‘quick-changeover' tactics that answer retailer and consumer demands for variation in packaging sizes and formats.

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

Club-courting errors

As a packaging consultant to CPG companies, Adalis Packaging Solutions Group (APSG) sees four common pitfalls in efforts to get packaging into club stores.

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

Wal-Mart details 'packaging scorecard'

At Pack Expo in November 2006, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. revealed specifics of a “packaging scorecard” to continue its commitment of reducing packaging across its global supply chain by 5% by 2013, helping Wal-Mart and its suppliers improve packaging and conserve resources.

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

Co-manufacturer help sambazon forge ahead in low-acid aseptics

California acai marketer taps Aseptic Solutions, which is poised to become a rare U.S. company capable of aseptically filling, low-acid products on a high-speed rotary filler.

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

Biomedical Products Marketer Saves Big With High-Tech Aerogel Cartons

Can thermal-insulated containers increase co-packing's value? American Aerogel's containers cut Advanced BioHealing's shipping costs 40%.

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

3 Principles For Creating A Successful Relationship.

Base decisions on total cost, share responsibility, and implement performance measures to optimize the results in working with a Contract Packager.

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

'Winning ways'--that's the ticket

As I write this letter while clicking back and forth between college football, NFL games, and the baseball playoffs, I can't help but think about the word “winners.” It's a dynamic word with lots of positive meaning.

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

Catching up with fickle consumers

It is a time of change for the contract packaging industry.

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

All signs are pointing to a fruitful 2007

CPA and neutral research firm move forward with ‘State of the Contract Packaging Industry Report' By Christopher Barry, communications manager, Contract Packaging Association

December 19, 2006

Contract Packaging

Surefil appoints managers

Surefil LLC (www.surefil.com), a contract manufacturer of personal care and medical products, has appointed four new managers to its staff.

December 19, 2006