2023 Packaging Trends: A PESTEL analysis

A PESTEL analysis is a strategic framework used to assess the business environment in which a manufacturer operates. In the past, it was commonly known as a PEST analysis, representing Political, Economic, Social, and Technological factors. However, it has evolved to encompass Environmental and Legal factors as well. PESTEL analyses are effective tools for analyzing […]

Healthy and Natural Products: A Growing Trend in the CPG Industry

In recent years, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has witnessed a significant shift towards the demand for healthy and natural products. Consumers are now more conscious of how their choices impact their health, the environment, and society as a whole. As a result, they actively seek CPG products that align with their values and […]

What is co-manufacturing or third-party manufacturing?

Co-manufacturing is the abbreviation for “Contract Manufacturing”, that is when a particular product’s manufacture is carried out by a third-party supplier, whether it’s in the process as a whole or just for a part of it. For instance, it may occur that only outsourcing the packaging might be considered, through what we call the co-packing […]