CPA, F4SS merge to enhance private label and sustainability demands

USA – The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) and the Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions (F4SS) have united to form a powerful alliance, effective July 2025. 

The merger aims to address the surging demand for private label products and navigate the evolving landscape of consumer packaged goods (CPG) with enhanced expertise and resources.

The CPA, a cornerstone for co-manufacturers and co-packagers for over three decades, brings a robust network and deep regulatory insights to the table. 

Meanwhile, F4SS, established in 2007, contributes its specialized tools for supply chain optimization, including benchmarking and audit programs like the “Audit One” standard, widely adopted by major brands. 

“This merger is a game-changer,” said Ron Puvak, Executive Director of CPA.

“It equips our members to tackle the complexities of private label growth and stringent regulations with unmatched agility and intelligence.”

The merged entity is poised to deliver, combining CPA’s industry connections with F4SS’s operational tools to streamline compliance and foster innovation. 

“Our combined platform represents the entire CPG ecosystem,” stated Michele Cerminaro, former F4SS Executive Director and now CPA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships. 

“Members will gain unparalleled insights from private label experts and emerging brand innovators alike.”

By September 2025, F4SS members will transition to full CPA membership, unlocking access to a broader network and enhanced resources. 

In a statement, the CPA highlighted the merger’s role in empowering contract packagers and brand owners to meet evolving market demands.

In June, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, noted  that sustainable packaging solutions, such as recyclable and biodegradable materials, are increasingly critical for e-commerce and CPG sectors

The global contract packaging market, valued at US$84.8 billion in 2024, is projected to reach US$140 billion by 2030, fueled by private label products now accounting for 25% of CPG sales.

This growth demands flexible co-packing services that comply with rigorous food safety, sustainability, and labeling standards. 

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