Global Folding Carton Market Outlook

Folding carton is the second largest packaging type in the paper and paperboard packaging market. However, the demand growth has remained insipid recently as a result of fierce competition from rigid plastic packaging, microflute and flexible packaging. The under-performing tobacco industry and campaigns against sugary products are also proving some major drags on the demand
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The global metal packaging industry- an overview

The global metal packaging industry has shown some signs of revivals as aluminium premium and tinplate prices have softened, though the market has still not been fully out of doldrums. Matured metal packaging markets exhibited stable growths at low levels, while emerging markets benefited from swift shifts towards the high-growth plateau. However, some of these
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Cost hinders growth in the glass packaging market

One trend which has strongly emerged recently in the global glass packaging industry is the stiff competition from plastic packaging (both rigid and flexible) and metal cans. The glass packaging has already lost a small proportion of its share in beverage and food sectors. Commodity Inside understands that there are some causes behind this, though
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Healthcare packaging in the context of aging population and spending

Healthcare systems around the world are under severe pressure to improve its performance whilst reduce costs. Around 11% of the world GDP spent on healthcare in 2015, compared to 9% in 2000. In developed countries the ratio of the public to private spending is quite higher in terms of value and percentage compared to developing
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Jute Packaging Industry in Doldrums

In early December 2015, the Bangladeshi government banned the export of raw jute aiming to curb the surging domestic jute prices as well as to ensure ample supply for its own jute mills. One of the main reasons behind the price surge has been the severe shortage of jute in the domestic market due to
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The evolving landscape of flexible plastic packaging market in Middle East and Africa

Flexible plastic packaging market in Middle East & Africa grew by 6% on year-on-year basis in 2014, and reached nearly 1 million tonnes. Due to growing economic growth and improvement in transport and distribution infrastructure, demand for flexible plastic packaging has been on the rise as well as multinational brand owners are exploring the potential
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China implements new standards for food packaging

China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) introduced the new ‘Food Safety Law’ in October this year and opened for public comments until 31st October 2015. It is essential for companies, who are involved in food and food packaging business with China, to be aware of these newly introduced changes. This new revised Food
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Falling Chinese demand for carbonated drinks underpins demand for healthy drinks

Chinese market growth for carbonated drinks has slipped to 1% despite the fact that major producers such as Cocoa-Cola and Pepsi invested huge sums on advertisements. The decline has mainly been related to the changing consumer behavior as Chinese people are now becoming more health conscious. This trend has also been emerging across the globe.
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Ways to reduce plastic waste

Plastic waste can be found everywhere nowadays.  A very small percentage of plastic waste can be recycled whilst most of it ends up in landfills, beaches and oceans. The side effects of plastic waste to our environment and human health are acute. Commodity Inside believes that full involvement and commitment from both government and public
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The impact of changing consumer behaviour on the plastic packaging industry

Commodity Inside understands that consumer behaviour will play an important role in shaping the rigid plastic industry. We have identified the following key consumer trends which will impact the industry in the coming years. In developed countries, families no longer sit down together to eat a home-cooked meal. This has trigger more demand for ready
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