IML and National Dairy Month: Perfect Together
June is National Dairy Month and a wonderful opportunity for dairy brands, and non-dairy brands alike to celebrate the many health benefits of the products they produce and market. But given the rapidly expanding universe of refrigerated and frozen products, a month is barely long enough for all the celebrating. Here is just one example. […]
Making Cottage Cheese a “WOW” with IML
Often under-appreciated as a snack and overlooked as an ingredient for health-conscious recipes, cottage cheese is making a comeback with consumers, and for lots of good reasons. First there are the many health benefits. Nutritionally, cottage cheese rival’s yogurt. It is a low-calorie food that is high in protein. Cottage cheese checks all the boxes […]
How to Avoid Turning Headspace into a Headache
When money is tight, brands need ways to offset costs. With inflation making everything more expensive, this is one of those times to streamline costs. One way some brands attempt to lessen the blow of inflation is to fill existing packaging with less product. For example, brands selling various types of beverages, lotions, and different […]
How Dual Sourcing Enables You to Maintain Continuity of Supply
Relying on one supplier, or one of anything for that matter, is a risky proposition. No single supplier is immune from natural disasters, power outages, political unrest, or any number of factors that can disrupt the flow of goods through the supply chain. To be clear, none of these issues is the supplier’s fault. They […]
PP In-Mold Labeled Products Are Not on the “Problematic” List
The U.S. Plastics Pact recently released its Problematic and Unnecessary Materials List of 11 items that are not currently reusable, recyclable, or compostable at scale in the U.S. and are not projected to be kept in a closed loop in practice and at scale by 2025. The list applies exclusively to plastic packaging. In a […]
Join CMG Plastics at Engage, March 1-3 in Clearwater Beach
CMG Plastics is excited to exhibit at Engage: The Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Experience, the largest networking and collaboration event of the year in the Contract Packaging Industry. Hosted by CPA (The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers), Engage is being held March 1-3, 2022, at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa in Clearwater […]
In-Mold Labeling: Product and Mold Factors to Consider Before Manufacturing
Shape versatility: Round, oval, square, and rectangular, as well as lids. Advanced aesthetics: Various textures, colors, finishes and images. Highly Functional: Modern features that enhance brand appearance and function. Durability: Superior resistance to wear, scratches, tears, heat, and humidity. Sustainability: Fully recyclable and reusable without a separate the label. Of course, that does not mean […]
What’s in a word?
If you thought about how to describe December in a word, what would that one, solitary word be? Probably, “holidays.” Which got us thinking. If “holidays” is the word to characterize December, then what’s the one word to best describe the holidays? That single-word description turned out to be much, much harder for us to […]
5 Advantages of In-Mold Labeling for CPG Brands
In-mold labeling is not just about making a better package for consumer brands. The benefits start during the manufacturing process, continue through the customer experience, and end with more efficient recycling. In-mold labeling is a process in which a product label is placed directly into the cavity side of a mold via automation and held […]
Taking Your Confectionary Package Design Concept from Sketch to Shelf
At CMG, we don’t necessarily consider ourselves designers. That’s not our wheelhouse. However, our clients in the confectionary space often rely on us to make their design concepts commercially viable. For example, one of our engineers might sit down with a client and create a rough sketch on notebook paper or even a cocktail napkin, […]
