From plastic-free to re-inventing the box, 4 trends impacting the packaging sector

By Becky Bargh | Published: 26-Mar-2019
Packaging

According to Mintel, the rapid development of e-commerce and commitments to sustainability have influenced the trends

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From plastic-free to re-inventing the box, 4 trends impacting the packaging sector
From plastic-free to re-inventing the box, 4 trends impacting the packaging sector

Market intelligence agency Mintel has announced the top four trends impacting the packaging industry.

Sustainability efforts and the rise of e-commerce lead the way for influencing product development in the sector.

1. Connecting virtual and physical

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