From light-weighted glass and PET bottles to recycled corrugated cartons and compostable plastics, opportunities are out there. Brands and retailers rely upon packaging manufacturers to give them what consumers want — in a cost-effective, time efficient manner.
When we think of household packaging we often think of laundry pods, disinfectant spray bottles, and surface cleaners in aluminum cans or rigid containers that include a trigger spray or aerosol. Not anymore.
Many well-known brands and start-ups are introducing snack products. The accelerating pace of product introductions is creating opportunities in multiple packaging segments, ranging from flexible pouches to single-serve cups.
Thanks to a global network of cardboard suppliers who are certified according to the criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), from August 2016 100% of SIG Combibloc carton packs for food and beverages can be labelled with the logo of the FSC.
Data from Smithers Pira forecast steady growth across the packaging industry – to reach $997 billion in 2020 – and sustainability will become an increasingly important factor for decision makers at all stages of packaging value chains.