Demand for food contact and paper board ‘encouraging’

By Joe Whitworth

05-Sep-2012 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 19:50 GMT

Fresh produce is driving volume demand for corrugated and folding cartons with an additional 2.5 million tonnes being required by 2017, according to a report from Smithers Pira.

Emerging markets will boost rigid, flexible and corrugated packaging demand – Pira

30-Jan-2012

An increasing demand for food and drink packaging in BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) and eastern European nations will see the sector grow by over $40bn in the next few years, an industry report has forecast.

Radiation cured inks in packaging set for stellar growth - Pira

18-Nov-2011

The global market for radiation cured (radcon) inks for packaging and labeling is set for huge growth over the next five years, driven by operational advances and performance benefits, combined with enhanced safety guidelines to ease potential...

Retail ready packs major opportunity for packaging suppliers, say Pira

11-Aug-2011

Huge growth in demand for retail-ready packs (RRP) over the next five years will provide massive opportunities for packaging suppliers, according to a report by Pira International.