In 2017, the global biodegradable packaging market stood at $287.3 million. By 2023, it’s expected the market will expand to $429.2 million, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.92% over the next five…
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Packaging Survey Reveals Industry Trends & Challenges
What are the most prevalent trends in the packaging industry? What are the biggest challenges packaging companies face as we move into the future? The folks over at L.E.K. Consulting recently surveyed more than 200…
Innovation Takes Center Stage at Pack Expo East
Pack Expo East, PMMI’s biennial regional trade show and conference, featured a strong emphasis on innovation in packaging, making this year’s show an engaging experience that is sure to continue the momentum of the conference…
Nestlé Eyes 100% Sustainable Packaging by 2025
Nestlé, the international food and beverage juggernaut that’s headquartered in Switzerland, recently announced its goal of creating 100% of its packaging from reusable or recyclable materials by 2025. The food manufacturer hopes that none of…
McDonald’s Aims for Fully Sustainable Packaging by 2025
It’s no secret trash is a growing problem that threatens the entire world. It’s estimated that the world, collectively, will generate 6 million metric tons of garbage each day in 2025—a shocking 70% increase from…
Consumer’s Evolving Shopping Habits Create Packaging Challenges
via Stephen Kaufman at PackagingDigest.com Should your CPG company use SmartLabels or not? There’s no right or wrong answer. You can’t get around federal regulations. But the use of SmartLabels isn’t a requirement, either. Smart…
Dole Overhauls Salad Packaging Following Consumer feedback
Dive Brief: Dole Food has redesigned its salad kit packages to give consumers a color-coded approach to choosing which of the company’s 47 salads are right for them, according to a company release. Dole is debuting…
Cut a New Path to Label and Artwork Management Performance
For numerous organizations, the idea of efficient label and artwork operations sounds ideal, but seems nearly impossible. Many marketing, legal and supply chain teams are currently using too many disconnected and outdated tools and systems,…
Don’t Just Create a Label Better. Create a Better Label.
With product complexity on the rise, attempts to control supply chain and marketing costs through scale and mass-market strategies no longer yield the necessary business results. Therefore, organizations are quickly turning to technology applications that…
Changing Lanes: Consumer Mindsets Drive Product Research from In-Store to Online
A significant change in consumer demand for products with specific attributes that meet individualized preferences is driving change throughout the food and beverage supply chain. Drivers of purchase behavior that were once considered niche are…
