Market Trends, Research & Reports

Behavior-driven bin design offers cost-effective waste solutions for rural communities.

Planet Tracker and MSCI warn investors of mounting financial exposure as firms backslide on packaging goals.

International Paper reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to significant charges related to the closure of several U.S. mills.

Production designated for export fell by 15% from Q2, representing the lowest export volume of 2025.

The study notes that sustainability remains a defining trend, with manufacturers investing in decarbonization, recyclable materials, and energy-efficient production.

Flexible packaging manufacturers directly employ 98,420 people, while 155,520 supplier jobs and 144,840 induced jobs are supported through related industries and household spending.

47% of Kenyans still cite deforestation as their top environmental concern, the highest globally.

On average, each EU resident generated 35.3 kg of plastic packaging waste.

In this year’s survey, 64% of people said they prefer products ordered online to arrive in paper packaging, up from 58% in 2023.