"Global Packaging Industry Survey 2013: Economic Outlook in BRIC" is a new report by Canadean that provides the reader with an extensive and authoritative analysis of the economic outlook in BRIC for 2013.
PMMI’s “Pet Food Market Assessment 2013” describes a competitive market, where brands are striving to set themselves apart. Not surprisingly, they’re turning to packaging to set their products apart and responding to consumer needs.
New research showing that as much as half of the world’s food – amounting to two billion tonnes worth – is thrown away, demonstrates the vital role packaging has to play in providing a solution to the problem.
Of more than 500 consumers who took part in a study conducted on behalf of packaging solutions specialist Payne, 85% said they had experienced some frustration with packs. Of those, 49% cited food packaging as the cause of this frustration.
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.
RSS
