Business Management - Industry Trends

Ten independent regional, state affiliates of Printing Industries of America have agreed to promote the launch of the PRINTING United E

To help reduce excess packaging, Valencia, Spain-based Laserfood has developed a food identification technology that utilizes laser marking directly on a food product. In some cases however, what some consumers may see as wasteful, can be a sustainable packaging effort for food waste reduction.

Combined, the Top 25 “Hot Markets for Print Demand 2018-19” account for nearly 95% of total print-related purchasing by key sectors.

In 2017, printers and converters of folding cartons enjoyed an industry that offered stability and opportunities for growth. packagePRINTING's 2017 Folding Carton State of the Industry report outlines the packaging industry trends and forecasts folding carton converters need to know.

Because snacks are frequently the fuel behind today's consumer's on-the-go lifestyle, an opportunity has emerged in snack food packaging for converters to help brands find ways to package these snacks in convenient formats with clear communication elements.

2017 was a year full of change and evolution in the packaging industry. From advancements in digital printing to the emergence of new packaging formats and applications, our top 5 online stories from the past year indicate the industry is moving forward in exciting new directions.

To bring 2017 to a close, we've rounded up the top 5 most read articles on packagePRINTING from the past month. In December we had stories on the latest technology from Heidelberg, best practices in color management, where packaging companies rank among printing's elite, the latest in digital printing for corrugated, and key trends for 2018.

With 2018 right around the corner, Mintel, a market intelligence agency, has revealed its five global packaging trends for the new year. David Luttenberger, Mintel's global packaging director, shares why these trends will play a major role in 2018.

With 2018 right around the corner, Mintel, a market intelligence agency, has revealed its five global packaging trends for the new year. David Luttenberger, Mintel’s global packaging director, shares why these trends will play a major role in 2018 and how brands and converters can create packaging that will have an impact in the year […]

Understanding the tools needed to optimize the flexographic printing process, along with how to determine the return on investment of a capital expenditure, were highlighted in a recent packagePRINTING webinar, "The Keys to Flexo Success: How to Optimize Your Company’s Printing," sponsored by BOBST.