All news articles for October 2012

Plant-based packaging in a positive position for the future: Mintel

Plant-based packaging in a positive position for the future: Mintel

By Katie Nichol

Rising oil costs and growing economies of scale in production will see plant-based plastics becoming more cost effective in future, according to market researcher Mintel, and this is expected to lead to greater uptake of these materials as a result.

Global packaging sales to hit $133 billion by 2017

Global packaging sales to hit $133 billion by 2017

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the latest findings from market researcher Lucintel, the global packaging industry is expected to reach an estimated $133 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 5.3 percent over the next five years.

Cosmetics Design brings you all the latest news from Luxe Pack Monaco

Cosmetics Design brings you all the latest news from Luxe Pack Monaco

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the Luxe Pack Monaco luxury packaging event opens its doors today, the CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com team will be present at the show conducting interviews, attending conferences and finding out about product launches and innovations to bring you the...