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BRANDS & MARKETS: Consumers, Brands, Brand Owners, Marketing, Markets, Consumer Research, Studies, Reports relating to cartons and cartonboard.

Cartonboard and Cartons at Interpack

31 May 2011

Interpack is one of the world’s largest packaging exhibitions and Pro Carton was 2011 once again present with a stand. A brilliant stand design and a wide spectrum of information ensured a high rate of visitors. Innovation and sustainability were the focus.

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New era in the consumer goods industry

11 May 2011

The ECR Congress (Efficient Consumer Response) in early April 2011 in Brussels heralded fundamental changes in the markets: resources are becoming scarcer, consumers will be making higher demands, and communications will become more complex. Pro Carton attended for the third time as partner with their own stand and provided the over 700 attendants with the official congress case – a special design made of cartonboard, of course.

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New era in the consumer goods industry

27 April 2011

The ECR Congress (Efficient Consumer Response) in early April 2011 in Brussels heralded fundamental changes in the markets: resources are becoming scarcer, consumers will be making higher demands, and communications will become more complex. Pro Carton attended for the third time as partner with their own stand and provided the over 700 attendants with the official congress case – a special design made of cartonboard, of course.

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Brand communication and sustainability

24 February 2011

The experts at the IGD (“Institute of Grocery Distribution”) have presented their prognoses for 2011. These not only apply to the UK market, but go well beyond. The result: the branded goods industry is trying to gain consumers via new avenues. In terms of content, two factors dominate: simplicity and sustainability.

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The Benefits of Green Packaging

24 February 2011

Already since 2007, the British retailer Marks & Spencer has been committed to the so-called “Plan A”, a commitment to change 100 things over five years. Now, after three years, success has been so dramatic that a decision was taken to extend the plan by a further 80 goals and to become the world's most sustainable major retailer by 2015.

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Going cartonboard in the coming decade

26 January 2011

The latest JWTIntelligence trend study for 2011 shows a positive environment for cartonboard – and not only due to sustainability. JWTIntelligence is part of the global JWT network, one of the largest marketing and communications agencies in the world.
Of the 100 trends in this study, we have selected ten highlights with special significance for marketing, the trade and, of course, packaging. In the following three scenarios we attempt to define the respective roles of cartons.

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Integrity amid an ocean of information

21 December 2010

At the info day of the ECR („Efficient Consumer Response“) on 11. November 2010, Prof. Matthias Karmasin of the Alpen Adria University Klagenfurt summarised the development of communication in a triple dictum: changed media change the world, changed communication changes consumption, and changed consumption demands a change in marketing. And packaging, too, is subject to new tasks, which can best be materialised by using carton board.

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Smart speedster made of carton

21 December 2010

A lot of things have been made from carton, but never a car. An innovative German company has made the sheer impossible a reality and given a Smart a chassis and interior made of carton. The car was the sensational attraction at the Luxepack in October in Monaco. With a bit of luck you may be able to see it at one of the next packaging exhibitions or a Smart presentation.

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Unilever commits to sustainable sourcing of paper packaging

29 November 2010

Unilever has recently published a sustainable paper and board packaging sourcing policy as part of its commitment to double the size of the business while reducing its environmental impact. The policy outlines the company’s ambitious goal to work with its suppliers to source 75 per cent of its paper and board packaging from sustainably managed forests or from recycled material by 2015, rising to 100 per cent by 2020.

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Packaging and the Media Mix

29 November 2010

The media landscape has changed considerably – as has the role of media consultants. It is no longer just a case of placing advertisements. In a seemingly endless world of classical and new media, the media consultant advances to become an indispensable partner who decides on weighting and use of the different communication channels. And one of these channels is packaging, except that not everyone is yet aware of this.

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Luxury in Cartonboard

29 November 2010

Imagination, creativity, quality and style were all in great evidence at the recent Luxepack exhibition held between 20th and 22nd October (www.luxepack.com). This exhibition is designed to show the best in packaging for the luxury markets and it is fittingly held in Monaco each year and brings together the best packaging producers to show what they can achieve. It was interesting to see that in packaging intended for the retail shelf, there was little plastic in evidence with most of the exhibitors showing cartons, bags and bottles all made from renewable materials and most of those exhibiting were proudly displaying the environmental benefits of their packaging ideas and designs.

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Nature – a blueprint for success

27 October 2010

Mag. Martina Hörmer has been responsible for Rewe Group Austria’s own brands since 2002. In this function her prime responsibility has been the management of the “Ja! Natürlich” brand, probably the most successful European brand in terms of bio-marketing (Ja! Natürlich = Yes! Naturally). In terms of packaging she is highly aware of environmental-friendly materials. This interview gives some insights on the success of “Ja! Natürlich” and a glimpse of what the future holds.

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