Comparative Materials Study (extended version)

This extended version of the Comparative Materials Study, published last month, includes a further three case studies and is made available for members’ reference only.

2020 Global Packaging Trends Report

Mintel has published its 2020 Global Packaging Trends report. The report aims to identify opportunities for companies, brands, retailers, and packaging and material manufacturers to explore, study, and act upon in the coming year.

Pro Carton AGM

The Pro Carton AGM was held online on 14th June and all resolutions were passed.

It’s not all doom and gloom!

Most of us talk about the hardships that Covid-19 has brought but there have many positives, as we say in the UK “every cloud has a silver lining”. In the carton industry in particular, I think we have reason to be confident that overall we will come out of the pandemic stronger and with new and better ways of working.

Easter Eggs still popular despite crisis

Despite many people self-isolating, consumers in the UK are still looking forward to celebrating Easter

Pro Carton – A social media strategy that delivers

Social media is essential in any marketing strategy in the 21st century - it is a valuable tool for increasing awareness, reputation management and lead generation, offering benefits that other forms of marketing can’t compete with.

Cartons increase turnover!

How products affect the buyer depends not least on the packaging material. This is shown by a study conducted by the Justus Liebig University in Giessen.

Retail trade, brands and packaging – the trends 2019

What do international trend agencies have to say about the coming year? Pro Carton has compiled the most important forecasts for the retail trade, brands and packaging.

The New ECMA President speaks

Jean-François Roche is Vice President Sales, Consumer Packaging Europe at Graphic Packaging International, he’s an exuberant Frenchman with a clear vision to lead ECMA into the next decade.

Marketing high in the skies

New catering and retailing concepts in the skies require new marketing concepts.

Packaging provides billions of effective advertising contacts

The Touchpoint study demonstrates the high contact frequency of packaging and proves its value for marketing in figures.

10 Top Trends of 2016: The Internet World of Packaging

The world is one big shopping centre. POS is everywhere. Pro Carton has looked at the 10 most important international trends.