Reportlinker.com has released a new market research report, Containers & Packaging: Global Industry Guide, which details data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies.
McDonald's is unveiling new packaging designs on all carry-out bags and fountain beverage cups with QR codes. This initiative is the latest step in the company's ongoing commitment to provide consumers with information to help them make informed choices. The launch begins this week in the U.S. and will continue rolling out worldwide through 2013, with the text being translated into 18 different languages.
The industry's revenue for the year 2011 was reported at $4.8 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 36.69%. Import was valued at $1.1 billion USD from 65 countries. The industry also exported $311.4 million USD worth of merchandise to 95 countries.
Demand for plastic film in the US is projected to grow 1.8% annually to 15.9 billion pounds in 2016. Advances will reflect the performance and source reduction advantages of plastic film over other packaging materials and opportunities in film products such as modified atmosphere packaging for food.
More than 47.9 million U.S. households can now recycle cartons thanks to efforts led by the Carton Council, a group of carton manufacturers committed to reducing the environmental impact of cartons. This is an increase of 128% in just three years.
Barely a month after PACK EXPO International 2012, show owner and producer PMMI announces The Brand Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 is nearly sold out.
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