CMG Plastics is pleased to announce that we have added Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) capabilities to our Somerville NJ manufacturing location to be used in the production of HDPE bottles for a new Hotel Shampoo Dispenser System. For decades, hotel guests would walk...
This is a conversation we have with clients all the time. They’re considering a shift to post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin packaging, but they want to make sure they fully understand the pros and cons. What are the challenges? What are the opportunities? Here are the...
According to a recent report from Transparency Market Research, the global market for rigid plastic packaging, valued at $174.3 billion in 2021, is expected to grow at an annual rate of 4.7 percent, reaching $228.6 billion by the end of 2029. The study identified...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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),...
In the previous article, we discussed five advantages of in-mold labeling for CPG brands customers and the environment, including: Shape versatility: Round, oval, square, and rectangular, as well as lids. Advanced aesthetics: Various textures, colors, finishes and...
