With the many technological advances and innovations of the twenty first century, today’s consumers expect and demand convenience, especially when it comes to their daily diet.
Energy and raw materials are becoming more expensive, and consumers want to do more for the environment. This is forcing manufacturers of sweets and snacks to make difficult adjustments: their products have to stand out from the crowd without extravagant packages that drive up costs. Packaging producers and machinery manufacturers can help – with material-saving packaging solutions and more efficient production lines.
The need for lightweight, protective packaging solutions in the food and personal care sectors will sustain the growth of plastics in Germany.
January 29, 2014
By 2055, over half of the German population will be aged 65 or over. This aging population will result in demand for easy-to-use, easy-to-handle packaging, with clearer and bolder labeling.
26th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation highlights changing industry trends
January 23, 2014
The awards program returns for a new year with refreshing changes that reflect current trends in the packaging industry. The deadline for entries is March 1, 2014.
In the run-up to the global SAVE FOOD Congress in May 2014, the initiative’s representatives from private industry and civil society met at the Partnership Event for an initial exchange of ideas
Pouches have been booming for years for items like drinks, baby food and even wine, but a fairly new use for pouches that is really trending is holding sauces and soups.