Market Trends, Research & Reports

Greif explained that the paperboard increase reflects swollen raw material and freight bills paired with rising buyer demand.

The inclusion of printing and packaging companies alongside food producers reflects a strategic recognition that packaging is inseparable from food exports.

The new target measures what actually leaves the recycling facility to be made into new products, ensuring materials re-enter the economy.

Premiumization today is not only about luxury aesthetics; consumers increasingly expect premium packaging to also deliver functionality, convenience, sustainability, and product protection.

May 2026 will be remembered as the month when three trends converged.

The cost of petroleum-based materials has surged, prompting a broader reassessment of packaging, including efforts to reduce plastic use.

The updated AWAreness Report Global Influx examines the impact of Asian exports on European and North American pressure-sensitive label markets, covering pricing pressures on local producers, supply chain shifts, and investment in intelligent labels.

The 123% full-year profit increase occurred during a period when many packaging converters faced margin pressure from rising raw material costs.

The proposed excise duty would materially increase packaging costs for manufacturers and consumers in Kenya, making Kioo’s products less competitive compared to locally manufactured glass bottles in Nairobi.

The 92.8% rate represents a 5.5% increase in %age points compared to the previous year, leading CIAL to describe Italy as “one of the most efficient countries in Europe” for aluminium recycling.