Folding Cartons: Fighting on Several Fronts

In the PPC Trends Report, RISI points to pharmaceuticals, beverages, and frozen foods as the three strongest markets for folding cartons. It bases this projection on the growth in consumer spending in these segments over the past several years, a trend that is expected to continue.

Petrelli agrees on the opportunities for folding cartons in these markets. “Any food-related product that fits into the new consumer trends of ‘on-the-go’ and portable convenience will remain very strong for folding cartons, such as snack foods, candy, and healthcare supplements. In addition, many of the newer ‘unit dose’ packages that are becoming very popular with the drug companies will add newer opportunities for the folding carton market.”