Despite the fact that customer loyalty is largely determined by the quality of a product, the packaging is the first thing a potential consumer sees. Furthermore, the experience of receiving and unboxing a product allows customers to connect with a brand on a deeper level. Businesses of all sizes understand this. As a result, Brands are investing more […]
Corrugated, News, Trends
Packaging innovation over the decades
The packaging world is always evolving, and I’ve witnessed significant shifts in the industry since my start with PMMI back in 1990. We’ve seen countless trends come and go over the years, requiring brands to adapt to fluctuating consumer demands. As a result, our industry is constantly pushed to design with innovation and employ cutting-edge […]
Corrugated, Trends
THE EMERGENCE OF CONVENIENCE FOODS. THREE TRENDS CHANGING THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY.
Food packaging has undergone many revolutions over the years – from the invention of freezable foods and packaging, to the invention of the microwave, the only constant in the industry of food packaging is change. And the food packaging industry continues to change in the 21st century. In the modern world, time is one of […]
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PAPERBOARD PACKAGING TRENDS FOR 2017
The paper converting industry is facing critical challenges as the year 2017 is approaching. The trends we identified last year evolved and continued to draw attention from converters worldwide. Paperboard packaging trends in 2017 affect mature markets and developing nations at different levels. However, they share common traits that predict sustained growth in their folding carton industries. For […]
Corrugated, Trends
Top 3 trends impacting the containerboard market through 2020
Technavio’s latest report on the containerboard market in North America provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016-2020. The top three emerging trends driving the containerboard market in North America according to Technavio’s research analysts are: 1) Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions 2) Demand for premium […]
Corrugated, Innovation, Trends
Insight : Key Drivers and Trends in Corrugated Packaging
The corrugated segment of the packaging industry is growing rapidly. Demand for corrugated packaging material is expected to increase by an average of more than 4% annually over the next five years, and will amount to almost 115 million tonnes of converted material worth an estimated $176 billion by 2019. There are a number of […]
Corrugated, Trends
Box Wars – They may call it cardboard…
but they sure know how to reuse… Boxwars started with humble beginnings as a group who built armour using cardboard. It has become an epic event called a ‘battle’ where the point is to build something from cardboard, then destroy it, which destroys the point. No one has yet won a battle as there are […]
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21 Cats Celebrating Boxing Day
Happy Holidays from Planet Paper. See you in 2017. 1. “BOXING DAY IS THE BEST DAY.” imgur.com 2. “This is what post-Christmas is aaaall about.” imgur.com 3. “Look, I’m American and all but Boxing Day is my favorite time of year.” imgur.com 4. “I take Boxing Day very seriously.” imgur.com 5. “What do you mean today is about hiding in […]
Corrugated, Trends
Four consumer trends to come in 2018
Mintel announces the four key trends set to impact North American consumer markets over the coming year. With surprises at every turn and vague uncertainty gripping Americans and Canadians daily, being attuned to consumer trends across transparency, value, self-care and automation is perhaps more crucial in 2018 than ever before. In the coming year, Mintel predicts […]
Corrugated, Trends
Raj Bhardwaj | Corrugated inflation could be followed by deflation and disruption
When it comes to corrugated, there are four high level factors in the macro-environment that will affect your business and its profitability over the coming 12-18 months. Indeed, 2018 will probably see box plants’ profits soar with paper mills and sheet feeders suffering reduced profitability. 1) All of the world’s major economies are growing The […]