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Elevate Your Private Label Products with the EEASY Lid

Grocers are carrying more private label products to meet consumer demands for better quality and variety. With more and more private label products hitting store shelves and competing for consumer attention, retailers will need to elevate the value proposition of...

November 13, 2024

UK Aluminum Packaging Recycling Rates Reach Record Levels

As UK consumers become more and more aware of the widespread benefits of recycling and the importance of reducing waste, rates of aluminum recycling are rapidly growing in the country. In 2023, the UK’s aluminum packaging rates reached record-breaking volumes,...

October 31, 2024

The Ultimate Pairing: Football and Food

It’s football season. That means Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, College Football Saturdays, and Pro Football Sundays all paired with game day food. Football season is a time when many Americans are parked on their couches, glued to their...

October 29, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: EEASY Lid Founding Story

Observed each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign aimed at supporting people diagnosed with breast cancer, educating people about breast cancer risk factors, stressing the importance of regular screening, and raising funds for breast cancer research. Supporting...

October 15, 2024

CCT is in The News!

CCT and the EEASY Lid are continuing to make headlines. In this edition of “In the News,” our ever-growing list of media coverage includes AL Circle, a global aluminum industry platform that covers the entire value chain of the aluminum...

September 30, 2024

Accessible Packaging Roundup

Today, there is a growing trend in the packaging industry toward inclusive and accessible design. And it’s about time – really past time – for products with accessible packaging to be the norm on store shelves, not the exception! Accessible...

September 23, 2024

Plastic Packaging Regulations Are Increasing Across the Globe. Is Your Brand Packaging Designed for Compliance?

According to EPA estimates, the amount of plastic waste in the United States' municipal solid waste system has grown continuously since 1960. Plastic waste generated in the U.S. increased from 0.4% of total municipal solid waste in 1960 to 12.2%...

September 10, 2024

It’s a Costly Mistake to Let Your Brand Packaging Deter Senior Shoppers

Older consumers, a large and growing market segment with considerable buying power, represent a lucrative untapped opportunity for many brands. While senior consumers are a growing market segment with significant disposable income, brands are still overlooking the needs of these...

August 28, 2024

Dollar Stores Increase Investments in Private Label Products

As consumers continue to seek out private label brands to make their grocery dollars go further, dollar stores are expanding their offerings of owned brand products. Dollar stores are increasing investments in private label products to offer a high level...

August 22, 2024

Sustainable Packaging Spotlight

Consumers today want a more sustainable shopping experience, and this preference for more eco-friendly products is showing up in their purchasing behavior. According to NIQ Retail Measurement and Product Insights data, products with sustainability claims grew 34% more than products...

August 21, 2024

The Wait is Over: Ribbon Cutting at Dayton Meijer Store Celebrates Availability of Chilau Foods Products Topped with the EEASY Lid

A ribbon cutting ceremony held on Friday, July 26, celebrated the availability of Chilau Foods, a line of southern-inspired stew and boil bases, topped with the easy-open EEASY Lid at the Dayton, Ohio, Meijer store. As the Chilau Foods products...

August 14, 2024

CCT in the News: Read All About Us

Welcome to the latest edition of CCT in the news. We’ve been busy in the last month expanding into new markets and receiving research validation on the ease of opening and sealing the EEASY Lid. These newsworthy happenings were covered...

Research by the Cornell University Department of Food Science Finds the EEASY Lid Reduces Jar Removal Torque While Maintaining Sealing Performance

When CCT developed the EEASY Lid, the first jar lid innovation in 80 years, the focus was on creating a jar lid that was easy to open while protecting the safety and integrity of jarred food products. Fast forward to...

Private Label Product Sales Are Booming: Retailers Can Fuel Sales Momentum with the Right Packaging

More and more consumers are purchasing private label products. Research by FMI found that 55% of shoppers reported increasing their purchase of these products over the past year. According to this research, consumers are motivated to purchase private brand products...

CCT and the EEASY Lid Are Back in the News

CCT and the EEASY Lid are frequently spotlighted in international, national and local media outlets. From new partnerships, to expanded availability of the EEASY Lid on store shelves to trade show appearances, CCT and the EEASY Lid continue to make...

What’s New: The EEASY Lid Hits More Store Shelves + CCT Team at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show

CCT recently announced that Chilau Foods’ southern-inspired stew and boil bases topped with the EEASY Lid are now available at 250 Meijer stores in the Midwest. That’s great news for shoppers in the region looking for bold, ethnic flavor profiles...

CCT Aims to Bring the EEASY Lid to Spain and Latin America with New Broker Partnership

CCT recently announced a partnership with broker Ur Bofill to expand EEASY Lid availability to consumers in Spain and Latin America. CCT’s patented EEASY Lid is designed to help brands provide an unprecedented level of accessibility to their jarred food...

Hitting the Road: The EEASY Lid on Display and In Action at the KeHE Holiday Show

CCT and the EEASY Lid recently hit the road, making an appearance at the KeHE Holiday Show held in Chicago June 12-13. The EEASY Lid was on display and in action atop Chilau Foods Southern-inspired stew and boil base products...

Accessible Packaging Roundup

Accessible packaging incorporates design features that make it easy for everyone to open and use products. Accessible packaging design elements include Braille labels and tactile features for those with visual impairments and easy-open mechanisms for those struggling with strength and...

Product Innovation Heating up in 2024: Is Your Brand’s Packaging Ahead of the Curve?

A recent R&D and Product Innovation in the Food and Beverage Industry survey by TraceGains revealed that 76% of the global food and beverage leaders surveyed are planning to increase their new product development spend in 2024, a 12% jump...

Sustainable Packaging Roundup

Driven by consumer demand and corporate environment, social and governance (ESG) commitments, the sustainable packaging market continues to grow. According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global sustainable packaging market valued at $319.62 billion in 2023 is expected to grow to $491.75 billion...

Let’s Rewind: Reintroducing CCT

Let’s pause and rewind to look back at how CCT came to be and the people, milestones, and innovations that have shaped the success of the company to date. How it all started Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) came to be...

Food for Thought: Love of Pasta Dishes Heats Up Pasta Sauce Market

Americans love pasta dishes. A recent survey by the National Pasta Association (NPA) found that 73% of respondents said they ate pasta at least once a week or more. According to the NPA, the average American consumes approximately 20 pounds...

Earth Day 2024: The Planet Needs Sustainable Packaging Options Now

Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22, is a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the planet through environmental conservation and sustainability. It also highlights the critical need for brands to move to more sustainable packaging solutions and...

The EEASY Lid: Packaging with Universal Appeal That Sells Products

The EEASY Lid is universally appealing to all types of consumers. Busy on-the-go parents, cooking enthusiasts, sustainably minded consumers, and people who value or depend on easy-to-open packaging can all benefit from the EEASY Lid. Here’s a more in-depth look...

Accessible Packaging Roundup

Accessible packaging makes products more user friendly for people of all ages and abilities. Packaging that is accessible and easy to use not only benefits consumers but is a critical differentiator for brands in a competitive marketplace. Recognizing this, brands...

Sixth City Sauce Becomes the Latest Brand to Adopt the EEASY Lid

We have some exciting news to share this month as Cleveland-based Sixth City Sauce becomes the latest brand to adopt the EEASY Lid. The EEASY Lid will be on all Sixth City Sauce products sold in 11 new stores throughout...

What’s Happening: European Union Packaging Regulation Update and CCT in Europe

In early March, the European Union (EU) Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging, increase safety, and boost the circular economy. A press release announcing the agreement noted that the “new...

Shoppers Are Looking for Deals and Value

While the rate of inflation is easing, consumers are still concerned about the high price of groceries. These concerns are impacting their shopping behavior. To get the most for their money, shoppers are on the lookout for the best deals...

In the News

Welcome back to another CCT news coverage roundup. In this edition, we highlight media coverage of CCT and the EEASY Lid appearing in several leading food industry and packaging trade publications. Take a look! Food Navigator, a leading online news...

February 28, 2024

New Sustainable Packaging Innovations

Consumers across the globe are putting increasing focus on climate change. In the U.S., a survey conducted by Pew Research Center from Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2023, found that 52% of Americans say large businesses and corporations should do more to...

February 21, 2024

The EEASY Lid at the KeHE Summer Show

The EEASY Lid made its debut in the Western United States recently at the KeHE Summer Show in Salt Lake City, Utah. CCT partner Chilau Foods exhibited its line of southern-inspired stew bases topped with the EEASY Lid at the...

February 20, 2024

Eliminating Jar Opening Tools and Hacks

In the 21st century, many inventions are making our day-to-day lives easier. Virtual assistants, smartphones, electric cars, electronic readers, streaming media, and smart appliances are just a few examples of the innovations transforming the way we live. These technological advances...

February 7, 2024

Kicking Off the New Year at the Winter Fancy Food Show

CCT kicked off the new year by heading to Las Vegas to exhibit at the Winter Fancy Food Show. Organized by the Specialty Food Association (SFA) and held January 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Winter Fancy Food...

February 1, 2024

Trends in Container Closure Systems

As the consumption of goods grows, so does the market for jar lids, caps and closures that are essential to maintaining the safety and integrity of products. In 2023, the global caps and closures market size was estimated at $74.64...

January 29, 2024

Taking the Complexity Out of Meeting Evolving Sustainability Laws and Regulations

Environmental protection laws and regulations continue to evolve, increasing the complexity of complying with a vast landscape of mandates across the globe. To successfully navigate that complexity, it is now imperative for brands to elevate the sustainability of their products...

January 17, 2024

Brand Transparency: A Clear Imperative and Pathway to Growth

Consumers today are demanding more transparency from food brands. They want to know more about the ingredients, sourcing, nutritional information, manufacturing process, and sustainability of the products they buy. Brands that provide a high level of transparency are rewarded by...

January 9, 2024

Hello 2024!

We can’t believe it’s time to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. As we enter the new year, it’s important to reflect on the accomplishments of 2023. One of CCT’s proudest moments was the EEASY Lid earning honorable...

January 4, 2024

A Banner Year: Media Coverage Year-End Recap

This year was a banner year for CCT and the EEASY Lid. From new brands in the U.S. topping their products with the EEASY Lid to the first European brand adopting the EEASY Lid to Fast Company’s recognition of the...

December 21, 2023

Market Trends: Consumer Product Packaging in 2024

The global food packaging market value is forecast to rise from $353.7 billion in 2023 to $592.8 billion by 2033, according to Future Market Insights. The growth in the food packaging market is being fueled by transformative trends that evolved in 2023 and will continue to...

December 12, 2023

CCT In the News

CCT and the EEASY Lid were once again in the spotlight with articles appearing in two leading industry trade publications. A feature article appearing in The Canmaker and coverage of CCT’s recent announcement of the Chilau Foods partnership in Packaging...

December 5, 2023

Back From PLMA Chicago 2023

The CCT team is back in office after another successful trip to Chicago for the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) trade show, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from November 12-14. This year’s sold-out PLMA had a record...

November 22, 2023

EEASY Cooking this Thanksgiving

Celebrated each year in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving is a holiday focused on gratitude, family, friends and food. When it comes to food, the traditional Thanksgiving spread often includes turkey and/or ham, with a smorgasbord...

November 21, 2023

Chilau Foods Adopts EEASY Lid for its Full Line of Southern-Inspired Stew Bases

We are excited to share the news that the EEASY Lid will top jars of Chilau Foods’ southern-inspired stew bases. With this new partnership, the EEASY Lid will be available on products in roughly 600 stores across 12 states by...

November 9, 2023

Consumers and Brands Can and Should Do Their Part to Reduce Food Waste

Food waste is an environmental, social and economic problem. Wasted food destined for landfills generates harmful greenhouse gas emissions, is a serious social problem as many people across the nation suffer from food insecurity and is a practice that wastes...

November 2, 2023

Sustainable Packaging Roundup

Consumers nowadays expect companies to reduce their carbon footprint through more sustainable packaging. According to market research firm Nielsen, 92% of shoppers say sustainability is important when choosing a brand today. In an effort to appeal to eco-conscious consumers, many companies...

October 31, 2023

No Time to Waste in the Kitchen: Busy Parents Want Convenient Solutions

Busy parents are more likely to shop online, eat at home and cook their own meals, according to a recent survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association. The survey found that parents are twice as likely (24%) to shop...

October 17, 2023

October Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time for individuals, businesses, and communities to show their support for the many people affected by breast cancer. It is also a month dedicated to promoting screening and prevention of the disease which affects...

October 11, 2023

CCT In the News

The EEASY Lid Debuts in France CCT announced the debut of the EEASY Lid at the Alina Bordeaux trade show which was held on September 27 and 28 in Bordeaux, France. Pont Emballage, a packaging supplier based in the Netherlands,...

October 9, 2023

CCT at the Fast Company Innovation By Design Honoree Celebration

Fast Company hosted a celebration of Innovation By Design Award honorees on Wednesday, September 20, in New York at Convene in downtown Manhattan's Financial District. The exclusive cocktail reception paid tribute to the remarkable achievements of this year’s honorees. CCT...

September 26, 2023

Consumers Want Convenience: Isn’t It Time to Make Your Product Packaging Convenient?

Cooking at home increased significantly during the pandemic out of necessity. Now, more than three years later, many consumers are still opting to prepare meals at home. NPD’s Future of Dinner Report forecasts that in-home dinners will remain at a...

September 19, 2023

A Circular World: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

A circular world is one that keeps materials and products in use for as long possible. To create a more circular world and protect the health of the planet, the global problem of packaging waste must be addressed. Increasing the...

September 13, 2023

The EEASY Lid is a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award Honoree!

Exciting news – CCT’s EEASY Lid recently earned honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design Awards! The EEASY Lid was recognized in the packaging category for its patented design that makes opening a jar up to 50% easier....

August 29, 2023

CCT In the News

Since its unveiling in 2019, the EEASY Lid has been featured in a long list of local, national and industry media outlets and that list is getting longer as coverage keeps rolling in. Coverage of the EEASY Lid appeared in...

August 22, 2023

The Story Behind the EEASY Lid: Then and Now

Opening a stubborn jar lid is challenging for almost everyone, but is nearly impossible for people with disabilities, the elderly and people recovering from illness or injury. The age-old problem of struggling to get lids off jars has existed for...

August 17, 2023

Growth Strategies for Keeping the Store Brands Market Momentum Going

In the first half of 2023, store brands posted record sales, continuing the strong growth of the last 18 months. Total store brand dollar sales for the first six months of this year were $108 billion compared to $100 billion...

August 16, 2023

Sustainable Packaging Round-Up

The packaging industry continues its shift toward sustainability as brands increasingly recognize the positive environmental impact and commercial opportunity of sustainably transforming their packaging. Consumer preference for more environmentally friendly packaging is one of the major factors driving the growth...

Q&A With CCT President Brandon Bach

We recently caught up with CCT president Brandon Bach for a question-and-answer session. Read on to learn a little bit about his background, gain some insight on the journey to develop and market the EEASY Lid, learn what’s next for...

Specialty Food Sales Reach Record High

Sales of specialty foods and beverages are on the upswing. The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report released last month showed that specialty retail (brick and mortar) rose to a record high of $96.5...

Summer Supply Chain Check-In

This summer, supply chains appear to be in recovery mode, improving significantly over the last year. That is good news for consumers who over the last three years endured pandemic-driven supply chain snafus that depleted store shelves and sent prices...

2023 Summer Fancy Food Show Recap

On the road again should be our theme song these days. The CCT team recently returned from New York where we showcased the EEASY Lid at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show. Held at the Javits Center June 25-27, the...

CCT News Round Up

CCT has been front and center in the news again lately. Gourmet News wrote an excellent piece on the EEASY Lid and Forbes again cited the EEASY Lid as a great example of assistive technology. Media coverage also continued to...

EDEKA Kempken Becomes First European Grocer to Adopt the EEASY Lid

We are thrilled to share the news that the EEASY Lid made its European debut last month in select EDEKA Kempken stores in Krefeld, Germany. A family-owned grocer known for innovation, EDEKA Kempken partnered with CCT to introduce this one-of-a-kind...

Back From PLMA Amsterdam 2023

The CCT team recently returned to the office after a successful two days at the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) trade show in Amsterdam. Held at the RAI Exhibition Center in Amsterdam from May 23-24, the event is the world’s...

Packaging Sustainability in the European Union

The European Union (EU) recently released a proposal for new packaging regulations aimed at making sustainable packaging the norm to help achieve environmental and sustainability goals. Policymakers in the EU believe the proposal to revise the Packaging and Packaging Waste...

In the News

The EEASY Lid continues to garner media interest and attention. Last month, CCT’s software designed EEASY Lid was featured in two industry-focused media outlets, increasing awareness of our packaging innovation among key audiences including brand owners and co-packers. Dieline, a...

The Need for More Disability Products in Grocery Stores

Roughly one billion people on the planet experience some form of disability. In the United States alone, up to 26% – that’s one in four adults – have some type of disability. Because of this, we have laws across the...

Q&A with Paul Guglielmo

In March, Guglielmo’s Sauce became the first brand to adopt the EEASY Lid. We recently sat down with Paul Guglielmo, owner of Guglielmo’s and CEO of Craft Cannery to find out why he selected the EEASY Lid, why he feels...

Accessible Packaging Roundup

Accessible packaging should be the norm rather than the exception. Yet grocery store shelves today are lined with products in hard to open packaging. With an estimated 1.3 billion people (16% of the global population) experiencing a significant disability, making...

Happy Earth Day: Let’s Work Together to Create a Greener Future

Every April 22 for the last 53 years Earth Day has been celebrated in the U.S. The day promotes environmental awareness, celebrates our planet and highlights the importance of creating change now to reduce our impact on the earth. In...

Sustainability Trends: Coca Cola Releases New Tethered Cap 

Today, the growth of sustainable packaging is fueled not only by consumer preferences for more environmentally friendly products but by government initiatives aimed at reducing waste and litter. As government environmental initiatives evolve, brands are turning to sustainable packaging solutions...

Guglielmo’s Launch Party Recap

There’s nothing like a great launch party. Especially one that celebrates a first. CCT and Craft Cannery hosted a launch party in honor of Guglielmo’s Sauce becoming the first food brand to adopt the aluminum lug EEASY Lid. The private...

Making a Splash: EEASY Lid Topping Guglielmo’s Sauce Grabs Headlines 

On March 1, CCT announced that Guglielmo’s Sauce became the first food brand to adopt the aluminum lug EEASY Lid. That announcement attracted news coverage from TV, trade, business and lifestyle media outlets.  News 8 WROC Rochester   This CBS television...

Packaging Trends: U.S. and Europe

Packaging trends differ from country to country but there are a few trends that go beyond borders, becoming mainstays on products across regions. For example, in the U.S. and Europe, the growth of private label brands, preference for sustainability and...

Q&A With CCT President Brandon Bach

It’s Q&A time. We recently sat down with CCT president Brandon Bach to talk about the jar lid industry, safe packaging, sustainability in packaging and what’s on the horizon for CCT. Read on to find out the answers to your...

The EEASY Lid Hits Store Shelves Across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

The EEASY Lid continues to expand its shelf presence. We are excited to share the news that CCT’s patented EEASY Lid hit store shelves last week across 250+ New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania grocery stores atop jars of Guglielmo’s Sauce....

CCT In the News: Spotlight Shines on the EEASY Lid

National and international media coverage continues to shine a spotlight on CCT and the EEASY Lid. One of the most exciting pieces of recent coverage appeared in Forbes last month. Forbes is a global media outlet which focuses on news...

February 28, 2023

Private Label Brands Continue to Grow in Popularity

Private label brands are increasingly becoming staples in consumer pantries. According to a report from IRI, 99.7% of U.S. households purchase store brands. Food and beverage products are categories where store brands are capturing a growing share of wallet. Shoppers...

February 21, 2023

The Lighter Side of Packaging

Lightweight packaging solutions are becoming the packaging of choice for brands looking to reduce costs, increase sustainability and enhance customer loyalty as consumers seek sustainable products. Packaging innovations hitting the market today like the EEASY Lid are designed to do...

February 14, 2023

World Cancer Day 2023

World Cancer Day, observed each year on February 4, is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise worldwide awareness of cancer detection, prevention and treatment and catalyze personal, collective and government action aimed at reducing the global...

February 7, 2023

What’s New in Accessible Packaging

Companies are increasingly working to make their products and packaging easier to use for the estimated one billion people – 15% of the world’s population – who have some type of disability. According to data from analyst firm Forrester, 60%...

February 1, 2023

Just the Facts: Telling A Brand’s Sustainability Story

Eco-conscious consumers are holding companies more accountable than ever for sustainability in products and packaging. Brands are seeing sustainability elevated to a competitive differentiator as consumers increasingly make purchase decisions aligned with their values. In effort to capture share of...

January 26, 2023

CCT At the Winter Fancy Food Show

CCT closed out 2022 with some exciting news. After the first 12 weeks on store shelves in Boyer’s Food Markets, the EEASY Lid increased sales of Boyer’s private label pasta sauce brand by 104% (in comparison to a similar private...

January 24, 2023

Strong Appetite for Pasta Fuels Growth of the Pasta Sauce Market

National Spaghetti Day, celebrated every year on January 4, pays homage to one of the most popular dishes in the U.S. and other parts of the world. Americans consume over 19 pounds of pasta per person per year, and according...

January 12, 2023

2022: It’s A Wrap!

It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023. As we near the end of another year, let’s take a look at some of the important events and accomplishments that made 2022 a landmark year for CCT.  ...

December 20, 2022

2022 Sustainable Packaging Roundup

As brands work to achieve environmental and social governance (ESG) goals and meet consumer demand for sustainable packaging, they are stepping up investment in sustainable packaging innovations. A survey by Jabil found that “the vast majority of brands are developing...

December 15, 2022

Consumer Spending Trends This Holiday Season 

For many people the holidays are a time of family, food and festivity. The food part of the equation is likely to be a little pricier this year. With inflation driving up food prices, shoppers are focusing on managing food...

December 13, 2022

Meeting the Demands and Preferences of the Future Consumer: Future-Proofing Packaging

Consumer trend forecaster WGSN released a Future Consumer 2024 white paper examining “key consumer sentiments and profiles, and the action points brands need to take to win minds and market share.” The four principal consumer personas for 2024 introduced in...

November 29, 2022

CCT at PLMA Chicago 2022: Packaging Innovation, Sustainability and Accessibility on Display

The CCT team recently returned from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) trade show and new product expo held in Chicago November 13-15. The largest store brands event in North America, the trade show features the latest innovations from exhibitors...

November 22, 2022

Media Buzz: EEASY Lid Debuts on New Pasta Sauce Line from Boyer’s Food Market

From local newspapers to trade publications, to broadcast media to social media, the debut of the EEASY Lid on the new in-house private label pasta sauce line from Pennsylvania-based Boyer’s Food Market was all the buzz last month. The October...

November 10, 2022

Growth of Private Label Brands: Packaging Matters 

The number of private label products in the grocery sector is growing. As inflation continues to rise, cost conscious consumers are increasingly purchasing more economical grocery store private label brands. While cost is one factor driving the growth of private...

November 3, 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

Since 1985, the month of October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual campaign strives to increase breast cancer awareness, show support for the many people affected by the disease, and raise funds for researching its causes,...

October 25, 2022

Lightweight Packing Increases Sustainability and Reduces Transport Costs 

Less is more. That statement is particularly true when it comes to lightweight packaging. Brands are adopting lighter weight packaging strategies to align with consumer demand for more sustainable products. Companies are replacing packaging material with lighter weight alternatives to...

October 18, 2022

CCT’s EEASY Lid Officially Debuts in Boyer’s Food Markets 

It’s an exciting time at CCT! Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 12, the EEASY Lid made its official debut on Boyer’s Food Markets’ new in-house pasta sauce line available in all 19 of its stores across Pennsylvania. Boyer’s...

October 14, 2022

Behind the Scenes: A Photo Tour of CCT’s State-of the-Art Technology Center

CCT’s state-of-the-art technology center, located at our headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, is where we manufacture the software designed EEASY Lid. The 16,000 square-foot facility houses custom machinery designed to produce the CT and aluminum lug versions of the EEASY Lid. ...

October 4, 2022

Supply Chain Back to Normal? Not Quite. 

While pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks are showing signs of easing, supply chain issues continue to impact a wide spectrum of products from cars to electronics to food. Transportation capacity shortages, labor shortages, raw material shortages and fluctuating consumer demand continue...

September 28, 2022

CCT In the News 

Last month, CCT was featured in a major packaging industry publication and a leading retail food industry publication. This media coverage increased visibility for the EEASY Lid among key audiences including food manufacturers, grocers and packaging engineers and executives.   Here’s...

September 20, 2022

Connected Packaging: Creating Connections to Build Loyalty 

Connected packaging is transforming connections between consumers and brands. The technology, which includes QR codes and near field communication (NFC) tags, blends the physical with the digital to engage, educate and entertain consumers. This phygital experience can help brands build...

September 7, 2022

Generational Packaging Preferences and Needs 

Each generation is different from the ones before it and the ones that come after it. Several of the key characteristics of today’s largest generational cohorts help illustrate this point. For example, Baby Boomers are known to be committed and...

August 23, 2022

Then and Now: Product Innovation Over Time 

There are some products that could benefit from a redesign but, despite their design flaws, have remained the same for years. The umbrella, which has been around since 2450 BC, is an example of this. Then and now, one strong...

August 18, 2022

CCT On The Air 

CCT hit the airwaves in the last month with three great interviews. CCT president Brandon Bach had the opportunity to introduce our company to many listeners and talk about all the great benefits of the EEASY Lid.   Here are a...

Embedding Universal Design in Packaging to Increase Accessibility

For the one billion people around the world (15% of the population) who experience some form of disability, accessible product packaging is unfortunately still the exception rather than the norm. The wide range of everyday items in hard-to-open packaging present...

The Most Popular Jarred Foods Would Be Even More Popular with the EEASY Lid 

Shelf-stable jarred food products are staples in every grocery store. These stores carry an average of 31,119 products and many of these items are packaged in jars. Each week, consumers make 1.6 trips to the grocery store to restock their...

New USDA Framework Aims to Transform the Food System

Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a framework for shoring up the food supply chain and transforming the food system to be fairer, more competitive and more resilient. The framework, announced by USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom...

Happy Independence Day from the CCT Team

The Fourth of July – also known as Independence Day – commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States as a sovereign nation. Each year on July 4, many Americans celebrate the birth...

Making Headlines: CCT in the News

CCT recently made headlines with the launch of the EEASY Lid in the European Market. The press coverage, which appeared in media outlets ranging from an aluminum industry vertical publication to international trade publications, increased brand awareness and visibility of...

CCT on the Road Again: Summer Fancy Food Show Recap 

Last week, CCT hit the road again to exhibit at the Summer Fancy Food Show held at the Javits Center in New York City. A first-time exhibitor at the show, we were excited to showcase the EEASY Lid, the world's...

Family Affair: Father-Son Duo Leading the Charge to Make Packaging More Accessible 

Each June for the past 50 years, families in the United States have been celebrating Father’s Day to commemorate fatherhood and appreciate all fathers and father-figures. Celebrated on the third Saturday in June, Father’s Day is just around the corner....

CCT At The “World of Private Label” International Trade Show: Recap 

Our team recently returned from the World of Private Label international trade show where we successfully introduced the new aluminum lug version of our EEASY Lid – the world’s first aluminum lug jar lid – to the European market.  Hosted...

Sustainable Packaging Innovation Roundup

The demand for sustainable packaging continues to rise. According to a Zion Market Research study, this demand is being driven by growing consumer awareness of sustainable packaging, strict bans on the usage of single-use plastics and rising environmental concerns about...

Read All About It: CCT In the News

Our EEASY Lid is garnering a lot of media attention for its ease of use and designed in sustainability and inclusivity. Here’s a round-up of the latest EEASY Lid news coverage and insights: Shutterstock In March, CCT was featured in...

The Jar Lid Finally Catches Up to 75+ Years of Innovation

The history of the jar lid is not a story of steady progression and innovation. While the 20th century featured significant innovation, the jar lid remained the same for decades until CCT debuted the EEASY Lid in 2019. One of...

The Sustainability Imperative for Packing Production Lines

As containers and packaging continue to make up a major portion of municipal solid waste, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are facing a global imperative to shrink their carbon footprint by making the shift to sustainable packaging. Shifting to sustainable packaging...

Aluminum Packaging Solutions: The Circular Economy in Action

Our current linear economy of take-make-waste in production and consumption is threatening the health of our planet. Climate change and biodiversity loss are the damaging fallout from this resource intensive way of life. Turning this around will take a concerted,...

How Packaging Companies Can Prioritize a Sustainability Focus This Earth Day and Beyond

On April 22nd, 1970, the world celebrated its first Earth Day to provide a voice to environmental consciousness. Now, over the past 50+ years, there are 1 billion individuals mobilized for action each Earth Day, with over 190 engaged countries....

Leaner Approach to Product Stocking Calls for Sustainable, Accessible Products

Grocery stores are still facing supply chain shortages, which continue to result in empty store shelves. U.S. groceries typically have 5% to 10% of their items out of stock at any given time; earlier this year that unavailability rate hovered...

Stand-Out Packaging Innovations

The global food packaging market is projected to grow from $338.34 billion in 2021 to $478.18 billion in 2028 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during this forecast period. Consumer demand for packaging that is innovative, sustainable...

Sustainability: A Key Driver of Post-Pandemic Growth for Retail Grocers

During the pandemic the global retail grocery sector experienced a huge surge in growth. In 2020, this sector grew 10% as consumers stocked up on food and other necessities, cooked more meals at home and avoided restaurants to adhere to...

Sustainable Packaging Innovations: Delivering Value to Today’s Sustainably Minded Consumers

Concerns about climate change and protecting the environment continue to influence consumer purchasing behavior. A survey by Acosta revealed that 60% of shoppers are paying more attention to product packaging and its impact on the environment and 65% would like...

Celebrating World Consumer Rights Day

World Consumer Rights Day, celebrated on March 15th every year, is a global event aimed at raising awareness on issues related to consumer rights, needs, protection, and empowerment.  Organized by Consumer International, World Consumer Rights Day was inspired by President John F....

CCT in the News: From Transparent Packaging Practices to Environmental Impacts and Manufacturing Needs

Here at CCT, our main goals as a company go beyond providing a positive jar opening experience to consumers. In our most recent coverage roundup, learn how we are working to build consumer trust through transparency, prioritize sustainability through alternative...

Recognizing CCT’s Dedicated Employees on Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day is observed each year on the first Friday of March, falling on March 4th this year. Created in 1995 by Bob Nelson, a founding board member of Recognition Professionals International, Employee Appreciation Day honors and recognizes employees...

High Performance Packaging: CCT’s EEASY Lid Protects the Quality, Safety and Integrity of Jarred Food Products

Packaging is essential for protecting products. In the food industry, selecting proper packaging is particularly important for reducing the risk of damage during transport and ensuring the quality, safety and integrity of products reaching consumers. The average supermarket stocks over 40,000...

February 28, 2022

Meet the Team Members Behind CCT’s Manufacturing Line Assessment Services

Last month, we announced our expansion of capabilities to include manufacturing line assessments aimed at assessing production lines and identifying the right equipment and processes to help suppliers adopt the EEASY Lid. The CCT team members behind this program –...

February 14, 2022

Game On: Let the Super Bowl Snacking Begin

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events in the United States. This year, an estimated 117 million viewers are expected to watch Super Bowl LVI as the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams. While...

February 10, 2022

CCT Supports World Cancer Day 2022 as the Need for Inclusive Packaging Continues

World Cancer Day, held each year on February 4, is a day dedicated to raising awareness and improving education to create a future without cancer. The observance of World Cancer Day began in 2000 and is led by the Union...

February 8, 2022

In Case You Missed It: CCT News Coverage Roundup

The buzz continues to increase around CCT and EEASY Lid. The new year kicked off with us featured in several key packaging industry media outlets. Packaging Insights, the go-to platform for all packaging related insights, news and developments, highlighted how...

January 24, 2022

The Holidays Might Be Over but Supply Chain Issues Are Not

Supply chain – two words, which have always been part of business lexicon, are now part of the consumer conversation. That’s because massive supply chain disruptions, which began as the pandemic hit in 2020, had cascading effects that not only...

January 18, 2022

Jumping into 2022: CCT’s New Year’s Resolutions

The first recorded use of the phrase “New Year’s resolution” was found in the January 1st issue of a Boston newspaper from 1813. Today, we continue this long tradition of goal setting. CCT is welcoming in 2022 with goals for the...

January 11, 2022

Incorporating EEASY Lid into Packaging Production Lines: Applying Decades of Industry Expertise

Packaging production lines can involve a lot of complexity. From cappers to pasteurization tunnels, cooling tunnels, dud detectors, labelers and palletizers – there are many steps to getting a product packaged. Most of us don’t think about this process, but...

December 21, 2021

Packaging Trends: Hello 2022

It is hard to believe that the year is almost over. As 2021 recedes in the rearview mirror, it is a great time to look at packaging trends for the upcoming new year, including those trends gaining traction this year...

December 15, 2021

In the News: CCT’s EEASY Lid is an Innovative Example of Accessible Packaging

CCT was featured in a recent Packaging Europe article reporting on the critical need for accessible packaging. The article, which also appeared in Touchpoints, highlighted various forms of packaging, including jar lids, that pose challenges for consumers with disabilities to...

December 7, 2021

Consumers, Retailers and Manufacturers Strategically Adapt to Supply Chain Challenges

Supply chains that have been disrupted during the pandemic are still struggling to rebound. Raw material and labor shortages as well as transportation and logistics issues are causing shortages of goods from automobiles, to electronics to everyday grocery items. These...

November 22, 2021

A Top Five of the Worst and Most Head Scratching Jar Opening Hacks

Picture this, you have been thinking all day about snacking on your favorite brand of pickle (or insert your jarred snack food of choice) and standing between you and that crunchy goodness is a jar lid that is just too...

November 18, 2021

New Survey Examines Wrap Rage: The Trouble with Jar Lids

Results from our new survey illustrate the near universal problem of struggling to open jar lids and some of the workarounds people use to access jarred products. Conducted in November 2021, the survey clearly establishes that stubborn jar lids are...

November 16, 2021

Local Innovators: Proudly Celebrating National Ohio Day as a Dayton-Based Company!

National Ohio Day, observed on November 2, celebrates Ohio as the 17th state to join the United States. Known as the Buckeye State, Ohio has a rich history of inventors and innovators over the last 200+ years. Let’s take a...

November 2, 2021

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Each October since 1985, America observes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to educate people on the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer, as well as to raise funds in support of breast cancer research....

October 25, 2021

Pressure Builds on Brands to Shift Packaging Away from Plastics to More Recyclable Alternatives

A growing plastic packaging waste stream is taking its toll on the environment. The scope of the problem is mind boggling considering that humans produce almost 300 million tons of plastic waste every year, according to the United Nations Environment...

October 20, 2021

What’s New in Inclusive Packaging Design?

Packaging designed for people with a range of abilities should be a top priority for companies to better serve the millions of people across the globe living with a disability. In the U.S. alone, one in four people – 61...

October 18, 2021

Safety First: University Food Sciences Programs Play a Key Role in Improving Food Safety

Universities around the world offer degree programs in food science that include the study of food safety. These programs are vital to helping improve the safety of food to protect a growing global population. According to the World Health Organization...

October 8, 2021

Once Upon a Time: The History of Jars for Preserving Food

The old saying “necessity is the mother of invention” aptly describes where the somewhat more recent history of preserving food in jars begins. It all started when General Napoléon Bonaparte needed an effective way to provide nutritious and non-perishable food...

September 30, 2021

In the News: EEASY Lid Global Coverage

At CCT, building our brand and recognition of the EEASY Lid lies far beyond just Dayton, Ohio, or the U.S., for that matter. We are committed to making valuable relationships around the world as we plan to bring our lid...

September 28, 2021

Government Initiatives Help Drive Sustainability in the Food Industry

The food sector is a major contributor to the climate crisis, creating a global challenge that requires collective action to tackle. Governments are working to be part of the solution to this pressing problem with programs and policies designed to...

September 21, 2021

Embracing the Circular Economy

Earlier this year Target announced a new sustainability strategy called Target Forward aimed at working with guests, partners and communities to co-create a more equitable and regenerative future. To help achieve this, Target plans to design 100% of products under...

September 15, 2021

Disability Awareness Day: Rethinking Product and Packaging Design for Accessibility

September 12, 2021, marked International Disability Awareness Day, an event started in the UK 30 years ago to encourage support for those with disabilities and increase awareness of solutions designed to help disabled people live more independently. Companies all over the world can join this effort and do their part to support...

September 13, 2021

Recognizing National Senior Citizens Day: Products and Innovations that Support Senior Independent Living

August 21st marked the celebration of National Senior Citizens Day. Created by presidential proclamation in 1988, this special day honors senior citizens and raises awareness about issues that affect senior citizens and their quality of life. The desire for independent...

August 23, 2021

Conserving Raw Materials and Resources with Innovative Packaging Design

In an article published earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal noted “Everywhere You Look, The Global Supply Chain is a Mess.” Supply chain disruptions, which began during the pandemic, continue as raw material and resource shortages impact a wide...

August 19, 2021

Packaging Innovation Spotlight

Consumer demand for innovative packaging solutions is rising. Forward-thinking companies are responding by developing packaging technology that creates a superior brand experience. New consumer-friendly packaging innovations hitting the market include solutions that boost inclusivity, sustainability and functionality. Inclusive packaging innovations...

August 17, 2021

The Role of Packaging in Reducing Food Waste

Approximately 815 million people worldwide don’t have enough to eat. Even as food insecurity remains a global issue, the world produces 1.4 billion tons of food waste – enough to feed as many as 2 billion people each year. In...

It’s Clear – Consumers Prefer Brand Transparency

Consumers prefer brands that provide transparency around their products. Concerns about where products come from, how they are made and how they are packaged are driving consumer preferences for brands that transparently provide this information. Two aspects of transparency in...

The Results Are in: Aluminum Lug EEASY Lid Exceeds Consumer Expectations in New Study

Following the launch of our aluminum lug EEASY Lid back in March, we are excited to release the results of North Cliff Consultants, Inc.’s – an independent contract testing services for manufacturers and retailers – consumer study that looked at...

Consumers Give Resealable Packaging Their Seal of Approval

Consumer preferences and behaviors are shaping resealable packaging innovations that respond to the need for convenience dictated by today’s busy lifestyles. In fact, 57% of consumers want more resealable packages according to data cited in a recent GreenBiz article. Brands...

Smart Packaging Gaining Market Momentum

In recent years, packaging has evolved in response to advances in technology and changing consumer expectations and preferences. Smart packaging solutions are now providing meaningful ways to engage with consumers, ensuring product integrity, quality and safety and enhancing transparency. The...

Upcycling: What is it?

Everyone has heard of recycling and its great impact on helping to protect the environment. Its growth in popularity has helped slow the meteoric rise of waste produced, but recycling has limits. According to the EPA, the total generation of...

The Importance of Health and Safety in Food Packaging

Prior to the pandemic, the food and beverage industry already had strict standards in place to ensure the quality of products was safe for people to consume. Now, as we start to enter a post-pandemic world, those regulations have come...

Why Brands Are Switching to Smaller Product Sizes

The food and beverage industry faced immense challenges over the last year. Prior to the pandemic, the supply chain was balanced between grocery stores and restaurants. But when restaurants were essentially closed overnight, brands had to shift resources to focus...

Lightweight Packaging Making Mass- and Home-Delivery Easier

Packaging is an essential step in the lifecycle of a product. Whether it’s for products within the cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food and beverage industries, there are certain levels of packaging and requirements in place that help bring the product safely...

Why Inclusive Packaging Matters

Imagine yourself grocery shopping. You’re able to walk from aisle to aisle, view each product, pick out the best one and know that you can open the package when you get home. No problem, right? Now imagine you are blind,...

Automated Machinery is Helping Tackle the Labor Shortage

One year into COVID-19 and supply chains worldwide are still under pressure. Manufacturers remain mired in increased orders, customer inquiries, shipping delays and remote workforce dynamics – not to mention challenges filling open positions. The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte recently...

Sustainability Across the Supply Chain

Many people only think of sustainability in the food and beverage industry as reducing the use of plastics and finding alternative packaging materials. However, the reality is it stretches through the entire supply chain. And brands are starting to look...

Continuous Thread vs. Lug Lid: What’s the Difference?

In the food packaging world, there are two primary types of metal lid closures used on jars and containers: a lug lid and a continuous thread lid. For those that are not familiar with the ins and out of jar...

In the News

Following the successful launch of our Aluminum Lug EEASY Lid – the world’s first aluminum lug lid, we received an outpouring of support. After years of R&D, we’re thrilled to be able to share this innovative jar lid with the...

Packaging Trends from Around the World

Packaging is one of the most globalized industries in the world, as people ship goods from every corner of the planet. However, as universal as it may seem, each country has distinctions, such as demographics, social climates, economies and culture,...

Thank You to Our Dynamic CCT Team!

As today celebrates Employee Appreciation Day, we wanted to take a moment and recognize our talented team members who operate behind the scenes to bring the EEASY Lid and our products to market. We couldn’t be more grateful for the...

The World’s First Aluminum Lug Lid is Here – and on our EEASY Lid

The CCT team is thrilled to announce the debut of our world’s first aluminum lug lid as it is debuted on our EEASY Lid. Most lug lids in today’s market are made of steel. Our decision behind creating a lug...

Heavyweight vs. Featherweight: Steel vs. Aluminum

As e-commerce and pre-packaged goods continue to grow in popularity, manufacturers are starting to re-imagine disposable boxes and shy away from single-use cardboard and plastics to decrease their environmental impact. It’s no secret that consumers are consistently looking for products...

February 24, 2021

Industry Trends: Tamper-Evident Packaging

Since the pandemic began last March, the health and safety of goods became more of a priority for many consumers, retailers and manufacturers to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This increase in awareness around goods remaining safe while being transported,...

February 16, 2021

Industry Trends: Packaging Automation

Automation in packaging has been a part of the industry for quite some time now. However, the pandemic has put a new emphasis on the importance of automation in the production line. With the ability to increase the efficiency of...

February 9, 2021

Industry Trends: Increase in Metal Packaging

As the packaging industry heads into an era of sustainability in 2021, one of the most prominent changes to occur is the rise of metal packaging. Due to its ability to be recycled, aluminum and steel are being chosen over...

February 4, 2021

Top 2021 Packaging Trends

Due to the pandemic, 2020 saw an unexpected shift that left many manufacturers and operators scrambling to meet the surge in demand of packaged goods and takeout/delivery meals. Entering the new year, the packaging industry is responding to the challenges...

January 22, 2021

Industry Trends: Private Label Brands

One of the rising trends the packaging world saw coming out of 2020 was the increase in popularity of private label brands. Pre-pandemic, private label brands already were seeing strong sales, however, COVID-19 accelerated the growth of sales for private...

January 22, 2021

The Future of Packaging

One of the recurring themes we realized while studying the evolution of packaging is the constant need for innovation to coincide with shifting consumer needs. Not too long ago we dove into the history of packaging and saw how the...

January 13, 2021

Industry Trends: Circular Products

As we’ve stated in our recent posts, many manufacturers are beginning to shift their sustainability efforts due to the change in consumer behavior over the years. One of these shifts is the re-purposing of plastic within products and packaging. Plastic...

December 23, 2020

The Evolution of Packaging

While we may not think about it, packaging plays a huge role in our lives. All of our everyday items like food, beverages, toiletries and more are purposefully packaged with longevity and protection in mind for consumers. Originating around 3,500...

December 23, 2020

How Small Businesses and Manufacturers Can Stay Competitive in The Packaging Industry

As one of the world’s most popular industries, packaging has plenty of growth potential for old and new businesses that are in the market. However, despite its potential for constant growth, the industry experiences a large unequal distribution of profit...

December 23, 2020

Industry Trends: The Importance of Sustainable Packaging

Over the past few years, the environmental impact of packaging has gained importance across the industry. Many manufacturers are beginning to seek out new approaches to allow for more sustainable packaging solutions, creating a high demand for new innovative technology....

December 1, 2020

The EEASY Lid: A Year in Review

This November marks the one-year anniversary of the official launch of our EEASY Lid. We can’t help but take a walk down memory lane to showcase the growth we’ve experienced this past year, along with some major milestones. The EEASY...

December 1, 2020

Industry Trend: How Food Packaging Plays a Role in Nutrition Quality

The trend of convenient packaging has now become a forefront among healthcare providers. A recent article from Hospital Health highlighted the importance of food packaging and how it can contribute to malnutrition if products are packaged without inclusivity in mind....

December 1, 2020

A Season of Gratitude

By Jim and Brandon Bach It is safe to say that 2020 has not been an easy year. With a lingering pandemic and the uncertainty of what tomorrow will bring, it is easy to lose sight of all the...

November 25, 2020

Industry Trend: Ease of Opening in Packaging

As more consumers begin expressing their views on the need for convenient packaging, many brands have joined the bandwagon on re-designing their products with ease of opening as top of mind. A recent article from Packaging News showcased the trend...

November 9, 2020

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Inspiration Behind the EEASY Lid and Inclusive Packaging

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we can’t help but look back on the inspiration behind the EEASY Lid and our quest for inclusive packaging. Did you know that the idea for the EEASY Lid was born when a...

October 16, 2020

The Importance of Elevating Consumer Experience Through Packaging

When it comes to packaging, putting the consumer first should be every company’s top priority. Packaging innovation has led to creating better consumer experiences, and in return has generated more sales and customer loyalty for companies that make it a...

September 30, 2020

In the News: EEASY LID Featured in the Dayton Daily News

Interest in the story of the EEASY Lid continues among local and national publications; we were recently featured in our hometown paper, the Dayton Daily News. CCT president Brandon Bach sat down with the reporter to introduce the EEASY Lid...

September 2, 2020

An Update on Our Production Facility: Gearing up for Lug Lids

As we prepare for full production of the EEASY Lid, we are in the process of creating a state-of-the-art production facility at our Dayton, Ohio headquarters and will begin manufacturing lug versions of the EEASY Lid in Q3/Q4 of this...

August 10, 2020

A Tribute to our Late Co-Founder, Pete Stodd

By the CCT ™ Team We’ve gotten a lot of questions about how the EEASY Lid came to be and the inspiration behind it. While everyone on the CCT team has been an integral part of its inception, we wanted...

August 10, 2020

Industry Trends: The Case for Better Packaging

While it may not be something we tend to think about every day, there is a need for packaging to evolve in order to better serve consumers. A large portion of our population here in the U.S. lives with some...

August 10, 2020

The EEASY™ Lid Makes its Debut in Boyer’s Food Markets

By the CCT® Team Following the official launch of the EEASY Lid, we have been busy gearing up for our latest announcement – the debut of the EEASY Lid in all 18 of Boyer’s Food Markets. Boyer’s Food Markets operates...

Boyer’s Case Study Begins as Darci’s Jars Fly off the Shelves

By the CCT® Team Following the announcement of the EEASY™ Lid officially hitting Boyer’s stores, we kicked off a 12-week case study from January-March 2020 to monitor sales, serve as a proof of concept and illustrate consumer demand for jars...

The Results are in: The EEASY™ Lid Increases Sales Drastically for Boyer’s Pasta Sauce

By the CCT® Team We have officially concluded our Boyer’s case study, and we are excited to share the results. Let us start by recapping that our original sales goal was 30%, and we saw a sales increase of 306%...

CCT Expands EEASY Lid’s Domestic and International Reach Through Partnerships with The Affinity Group and Trade Consult

CT versions of the EEASY Lid are now available, with lug versions scheduled for production later this year Dayton, OH. – August 3, 2020 – Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), makers of the EEASYTM Lid – the first major jar lid...

The Big Reveal: The EEASY™ Lid Officially Launches

By the CCT® Team We are proud to announce the official launch of the EEASY Lid as the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years. Our goal is to set a new standard for the jar lid and help...

Consumer Study of the EEASY™ Lid Shows How Many People Struggle to Open Jars

By the CCT® Team Following the launch of the EEASY Lid in Boyer’s stores, we’ve seen significant success in sales with the Darci’s pasta sauce. After seeing how consumers immediately gravitated toward the EEASY Lid, we decided to partner with...

An Introduction to CCT® and the EEASY™ Lid

By the CCT team For decades, people of all ages have had the infamous struggle of trying to open stubborn jar lids. People often resort to dangerous kitchen hacks to try and open jars, including banging them on the counter,...

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