From consumer behaviour to packaging trends, Henkel provides some observations into these areas and more. APFI Magazine speaks to Seungcheol Lee, Application Engineering Manager, Adhesive Technologies — Packaging Henkel APAC excl. China. Packaging Trends What are the trends that are affecting the packaging industry? We have seen changing consumer behaviour…
Packaging And Processing Trends
With physical exhibitions back in full swing, members of the food industry took the opportunity to exchange insights on packaging and processing trends. Here are the quotes that resonate with many. “Trends are actually opportunities to develop something better.” Sebastian Wolf, Managing Director at Wolf Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH “As…
A Label With Creases?
At the Mozart Distillerie, shiny paper foil is wrapped around spherical liqueur bottles to deliberately evoke the impression that it has been applied by hand. With manual labelling, the high production figures would have ceased to be feasible a long time ago. This is why Mozart has now invested in…
Top 10 Beverage Packaging Trends Of 2021
Let’s explore the macro trends that will influence beverage packaging in 2021.By Wassim F. Labban, Vice President, Rigid Packaging - EEMEIA, SEA & ANZ at Husky Injection Molding Systems. Beverage packaging has evolved at a rapid pace in recent years, driven by a combination of forces including: Technology innovations Changing…
2020 Vision: Four Emerging Packaging Trends And X-Ray Applications
Looking ahead to the approaching new decade, shifting consumer demands will drive changes in packaging trends and, along with those changes, the way that manufacturers inspect packaged goods for quality and safety. According to Simon King, Head of Global Sales, Service and Marketing for Eagle Product Inspection, new packaging and…
Dairy Packaging And Its Disruptors
Given its already wide consumption in consumers’ daily diet and the increasing rise of healthy eating and snacking, the dairy market is set to continue a steady overall growth. By Shikhar Aggarwal, Senior Director—Visionary Sciences, Asia Pacific, Frost & Sullivan. From packaged food to food services, dairy forms an integral…
The Instagram Effect
Starbucks recently sold a limited edition unicorn frappuccino for five days. Companies wouldn’t expect such a short timespan to have a significant impact on their customers, but the brightly coloured beverage had more than 1.3 billion impressions on Twitter and 150,000 posts were tagged with #unicornfrappuccino on Instagram. Here, Darcy…
Automation And Customisation Needed In The F&B Processing & Packaging Equipment Market
Food equipment manufacturers will have to embrace new ways of working by investing in new capabilities such as advanced data and analytics, robotics and automation. By Arun Ramesh, Team Lead, Agriculture & Nutrition at Frost & Sullivan The global demand for food is growing at a rapid rate. According to…
Many Good Reasons For Liquid Dairy To Switch To PET Packaging
Acting in a competitive marketplace, typically impacted by low margins, liquid dairy manufacturers relentlessly seek innovations to achieve product differentiation and a sustainable business. To answer those challenges, Sidel can support the companies to switch their liquid dairy production to PET bottles and benefit from increased marketing opportunities, while leveraging a…
Frozen Foods: Key Considerations To Optimise The Packaging Process
A hygienically designed packaging system is one of the best ways to optimise food safety and quality. By Paul Webster, General Manager, tna Asia. Global interest in frozen foods has soared in recent years, resulting in numerous growth opportunities for manufacturers. Expected to reach close to USD 9 billion…