Technology's Edge

Pira's study covers consumer packaging, which encompasses all types and forms of packaging for consumer markets (food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, etc.). It includes all materials (plastic, paper, metal, glass, etc.) and processes, along with flexible and rigid packaging.

Recent trends impacting consumer packaging technology include material and energy cost fluctuations due to volatile oil prices, growth of sustainable packaging, and new innovations in materials and packaging formats (e.g., increased penetration of flexible packaging and rigid plastic in food packaging).