The corrugated packaging market is set to grow from around $315 million in 2017 to more than $380 million by 2023, as trends such as e-commerce, digital print and sustainability drive ongoing growth, according to a study from Smithers Pira.
As supply-chain dynamics continue to be scrutinized for food safety issues, scientific research repeatedly confirms that corrugated is also a safe container for shipping fresh produce.
Greg Jones, formerly Director of Sales & Marketing for SUN Automation, has been promoted to Vice President of Global Sales and Aftermarket at Sun Automation Group. In the role, he will oversee SUN’s international sales teams as well as operations of its Guangzhou, China, and Bristol, U.K. locations.
World demand for corrugated board packaging will increase steadily across the next five years according to the latest exclusive market data from Smithers Pira.
With an ever-expanding definition of what constitutes a snack food item, it is becoming increasingly important for brand owners to rethink their packaging approach.