Brand owners, retailers and packaging manufacturers are facing many challenges. As brands proliferate and just in time sourcing popularity grows, run sizes are shrinking. What will be the future print technologies which will be cost effective?

Consumers demand packaging solutions which are convenient. Portion control, easy to open, easy to close and easy to dispose of are all high on the agenda. The packaging supply chain must respond with innovations which work consistently well if it is to achieve higher profit margins.

Developments in barrier materials are key to reducing the costs generated by out of life packaged food products. Emerging technologies in active and intelligent packaging solutions are further evidence of attempts to tackle this problem. Packaging machines are becoming more versatile and flexible and industrial IT is developing fast in the consumer packaging industry. Environmental concerns are leading to a re-evaluation of sustainable packaging criteria. What are the options being developed in raw materials and processing advances?

Do you want sustainable profitable growth? Are you looking for new ways to differentiate? Are you searching for a competitive advantage through new investment? Technology developments lie at the heart of successful packaging. IPI guides you effectively to the answers you need.