Global demand for bulk packaging drums is projected to increase 4.6% annually to $11.0 billion in 2021. Sustained growth in output of chemical products – particularly in fast-growing markets such as China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam – will boost demand for drums. These and other trends are presented in “Global Bulk Packaging, 3rd Edition,” a…
Read More >>Creating value through the prevention of waste while addressing environmental concerns is the objective of the new reusable transport packaging system that being promoted through the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). President and CEO Tim Debus of the RPA says, “Our focus is on the reuse of products, so they can be recovered after use and…
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A Q&A with Megan Easterling, Marketing Manager for Ball’s Beverage Packaging North & Central America Business. By: Elisabeth Cuneo, Editor Craft beer is everywhere, with fun names, package designs and interesting flavor options sure to entice craft consumers. We reached out to Ball Corp. to see what’s new in craft beer, from a packaging standpoint,…
Read More >>After disposable coffee cups and plastic bottles, pouches could be the next target in the waste reduction landscape, due to the difficulty of recycling these packs, says GlobalData (globaldata.com), a leading data and analytics company. Pouches have come into the spotlight recently as a result of confusion over the use of the Green Dot symbol…
Read More >>Unilever tea brand, PG tips, is launching tea bags that are 100% biodegradable: removing the plastic polypropylene which is commonly used as a sealant. The material in the tea bags is plant-based and 100% renewable and biodegradable. Meanwhile the Co-op, a UK retailer, is also working to make its own-brand Fairtrade 99 tea bags free…
Read More >>Between February and April 2018, some WPO (World Packaging Organization; worldpackaging.org) members are participating in exhibitions and seminars, representing the Organization and promoting the importance of packaging. At PlastIndia 2018 (February 7-12 – Gujarat state, Western region of India), the Director of the Indian Institute of Packaging, Dr. N. C. Saha, a very active Board…
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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the winners of its 62nd Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries were recognized during the FPA Welcome Dinner & Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Ceremony held Tuesday, March 13th in conjunction with the 2018 FPA Annual Meeting (March 13-15) at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Florida.…
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With spring right around the corner, now is the time to decide how you will celebrate Earth Day in your community. One unique option is the TICCIT® program. Short for “Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees,” TICCIT allows companies and nonprofits to hold fun, hands-on events that teach elementary school children about the importance of trees and how to recycle paper and paperboard…
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Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water, the world’s leading bottled water brand, announces the introduction of a 700ml bottle made from 100% food grade recycled plastic*, known as rPET. The new package is available starting this month on retail store shelves in North America. “Nestlé Waters North America is the original bottled water company in the…
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Wolfgang Puck Coffee® announces a rebranding to its coffee packaging. The innovative look and feel re-energizes the iconic Wolfgang Puck Coffee brand while continuing to provide an outstanding, award-winning coffee product. “We are very excited to unveil this new look for Wolfgang Puck Coffee,” says Ryan Stoulil, General Manager at Wolfgang Puck Coffee. “This industry…
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In the midst of heated discussions about packaging, avoidable plastic waste and a move towards a circular economy, a snap poll, conducted by Two Sides (twosides.info) and international research agency Toluna, has revealed a strong preference for paper & cardboard packaging amongst UK consumers. A nationally-representative survey of 500 UK adults found paper & cardboard…
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Great Northern StrataGraph (gncstratagraph.com) receives two Excellence Awards in the 2017 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. StrataGraph’s Excellence Award Winners include an innovative package design for Griffon Vault – Premium Vodka in a Box, using an eco-friendly packaging concept which features a dispenser integrated within the package design. This is the second PPC award a…
Read More >>Corrugated Box Making Machine market research from 360 Market Updates (www.360marketupdates.com) provides actionable intelligence on major parameters impacting the market; analyses the market performance of key companies; market dynamics of key segments; outlines the market performance across global regions. Industry experts project Corrugated Box Making Machine market to grow at a CAGR of 2.18% during the period 2017-2021. Corrugated boxes are used…
Read More >>Mintel (mintel.com) announces five trends set to impact the global packaging industry over the coming year. In 2018: Packaging will play a pivotal role in reducing global food and product waste. Online brands will reinvigorate their packaging in order to enhance the e-commerce experience. Brands who adopt clear and succinct package messaging will be rewarded…
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Technology advancements and impending regulation changes are driving the cartonboard packaging market in new directions, as demand for the packaging type continues to grow. According to research conducted by Smithers Pira (smitherspira.com) – The Future of Folding Cartons to 2022 – the value of the global cartonboard packing market passed the $100 billion mark in…
Read More >>In a new market report, “The Future of Rigid Plastic Packaging to 2022,” Smithers Pira (smitherspira.com) forecasts that global rigid plastic packaging consumption will be worth $166 billion in 2017, and exceed $200 billion at the end of its study period in 2022. Volume consumption of rigid plastics globally will reach 52.9 million tonnes in…
Read More >>Avery Dennison (averydennison.com) has been recognized by edie, a leading information resource for sustainability-oriented companies, as a finalist in the 2018 Sustainability Leaders Awards. Avery Dennison was named in the Employee Engagement and Behavioral Change category for Sustainable September, its annual sustainability employee engagement campaign. “We reach out to employees to encourage sustainability year-round,” explains…
Read More >>Demand for food and drink packaging in North America will continue to expand and add new functionalities across the next 5 years according to the latest exclusive market research from Smithers Pira (smitherspira.com). The Future of North American Food and Drink Packaging to 2022 tracks how this market consumed 514.55 million tonnes in 2016, having…
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