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Say it with a carton

How will chocolate present itself in future?
Whereas the European market for industrially manufactured chocolate largely appears saturated, the industry forecasts growing sales numbers from exports as well through new challenges in the high quality segment. In Europe it is only the premium end of the market that offers realistic growth opportunities – by and large with appropriate carton packaging.

The slower you move, the faster you die!

This was how David Bosshart, head of the renowned Duttweiler Institute, introduced his presentation at the "25 Years Pro Carton“ event at the ECMA Congress in September in Dubrovnik. He painted a most enlightening scenario of current behaviour patterns and future desires. Pro Carton asked him how this relates to packaging.

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The sustainability of packaging in the retail trade

Guido Fuchs is Project Manager Sustainability at the Coop Genossenschaft in Basel with a focus on sustainability in the non-food segment, the sustainability of packaging, recycling and waste. As an expert on sustainability in the retail trade he has made a name for himself well beyond the borders of Switzerland. Pro Carton spoke to him about his objectives.


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The Future is Bright!

This was the motto of this year's ECR Congress in mid-May 2013 with a focus on four topics: shopping experience, supply chain efficiency, sustainability and nurturing talent. With this broad spectrum, the organisers of the programme certainly scored full marks. The result: over 600 participants from 30 countries. Pro Carton has been involved as a partner for many years now. Here are the highlights.

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The Future is Bright!

This was the motto of this year's ECR Congress in mid-May 2013 with a focus on four topics: shopping experience, supply chain efficiency, sustainability and nurturing talent. With this broad spectrum, the organisers of the programme certainly scored full marks. The result: over 600 participants from 30 countries. Pro Carton has been involved as a partner for many years now. Here are the highlights.

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Simplify and Surprise!

In his first life, Lars Wallentin was responsible, during almost 40 years, for the development of creative design solutions for the strategic brands such as Nestlé, Nescafé, Maggi, Buitoni, Nesquik or KitKat. Today, he is a reference for many young marketing people. His device which clearly comes through in his teaching can be summarized in the three words: simplify, surprise and synergies. Pro Carton talked to him about what cartonboard and carton manufacturers should do, about the packaging supply chain and communication on packaging.

 

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What makes packaging successful?

The international Institute Stratégir focuses on the most realistic possible testing of the two lives of packaging: on the shelf and at home with the user. Pro Carton spoke to Managing Director Line Kerrad on the numerous tasks packaging has to fulfil.


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Battle of the shelves

Growth of the haircare market has slowed down considerably. The biggest opportunities for gaining ground in the developed markets of Europe and the USA are hair colourations. The major players in this market segment vie for dominance on the shelf. And prefer carton packaging– as this apparently sells better than any other type of packaging.


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Structures that pay dividends

Structural design is not only useful for the presentation of premium products. It can improve both the usability of the packaging as well as its sustainability. ”Consumers are grateful when they see that someone has taken their needs seriously“, says Olaf Barski of Barski Design. Pro Carton interviewed him.

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Cartons are unbeatable in the long term

In this interview, Roland Rex, President of Pro Carton, is absolutely convinced that packaging made of cartonboard will be even more successful in future than it already is today. Growth is the order of the day, not only in the coming years but also the distant future - cartons unite communication competence, convenience and sustainability: exactly what brand owners and the retail trade need most in future.

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Strategic packaging with Packvertising

"Packaging needs to act as an advertising spot on the shelf, we therefore speak of Packvertising. 80 per cent of products in supermarkets are not supported by TV, posters or ads in terms of communication. This is where packaging has to provide the relevant and distinguishing rewards", says Dr. Christian Scheier, Managing Director, decode Marketingberatung. Pro Carton interviewed him.

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A plea for packaging

Frank Rehme, Head of Innovation Services at Metro Systems GmbH, sees shopping experience as the key for the future of the stationary trade. He propagates the further development of the Shopper Experience and the emotional component of its central element: the packaging. Pro Carton interviewed him during the ECR Congress in Brussels.

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