Dairy product sales grew by more than 50% between 2007 and 2012 to US$5.8 billion in the six Gulf Co-operation Council countries, according to a new report from leading food and drink consultancy Zenith International.
North American packaging expected to grow 1.4% annually
November 22, 2013
North America is the world's largest consumer of packaging, and is characterised by such packaging giants as International Paper, Tetrapak, Reynolds Group, Ball Corporation and Owens-Illinois. Since a brief dip in 2009, the North American packaging market has recently been growing steadily.
Study forecasts increase in produce packaging demand
November 22, 2013
US demand for produce packaging is forecast to increase 3.3% per year to $5.7 billion in 2017. Growth will outpace expected expansion in fresh produce production, reflecting the important role of packaging in the protection, safety assurance, and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables.
New manufacturing research report from Euromonitor International is now available from Fast Market Research
October 18, 2013
Packaging for new prepared baby food is largely being redesigned with the introduction of BPA-free pouches. Gerber is the largest prepared baby food company to introduce baby food in pouches. Parents are turning to BPA-free pouches for convenience and safety.