contract packaging &hellip&hellip..consumer goods manufacturers and distributors, for several decades now, have been significant buyers of contract packaging and manufacturing services. this cost effective solution for right sizing their manufacturing and marketing businesses continues to be robust into today&rsquos economy. every indication and survey indicates this trend will continue at significant levels across the united states. a recent survey indicated that eightyfour percent 84 of responding from the cosmetic & personal care industry either use or plan to use contract packaging andor manufacturer during the upcoming twelve months, or do so at this time.