Entries tagged with “packaging”

Articles

22 articles found for packaging:

• Edible Packaging

  An edible film or coating is a thin continuous layer of generally recognised as safe (GRAS)-certified edible material placed on food or between food components that can be eaten as a part of the whole food product.

• Connected Packaging: Technology Enabling Experience

  Expectations related to packaging of products are changing as consumers increasingly expect a package to do more than just keep products safe. This has given rise to the concept of 'connected packaging', which acts as an effective marketing channel bringing physical products to the digital world.

• Innovative Plastics & Polymer Additives for Smart Packaging

  The smart packaging market is gaining traction, especially among sectors such as food and pharma, and is likely to boom in the coming years. 

• Why Technology Surveillance Tools Are Not Enough for Tech Watch

  When technology evolves at a breakneck pace, it is necessary for dynamic organizations to track the innovations and technological developments affecting their area of business, and be aware of the opportunities — and threats — coming their way.

• Why Tech Watch Should Be a Part of Your Competitive Intelligence (CI) Strategy

  “Opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.”

  ― Andy Rooney

• 9 Things to Research Before You Enter a New Market

  One man’s ignorance is another man’s opportunity.

  In a world where external forces are impacting business’ success like never before, conventional wisdom and experience can no longer guide future strategies. To gain a strategic advantage, companies must learn about the what, where, and why of the market environment they plan to enter.

  They need a good Competitive Intelligence (CI) strategy.

• 8 Things to Look for in a Good Research Partner

  If you're in business, you're at war.
  
  Odds are you’re also trying to run a lean business, which means you've not got enough manpower to chuck into the trenches.
  
  When it comes to gathering critical information about the markets, the competitors, or even the feasibility of key business decisions; most firms operating out there have in-house research experts that are a jack of all trades, but masters of none. And this might work in few cases.
  
  Sometimes though, and this definitely sneaks up on the weary that aren’t wary, you’ll need to spring a little extra for situations that call for specific expertise.
  
  Your first big decision is whether you want to tackle this internally, or hire a Research Partner. 

• Chemical Recycling of PET - Moving Closer to Circular Economy

  Currently, the usage of plastic is linear—it is used and discarded in oceans or landfills after one use only. However, to save the environment, plastic waste should be recycled and reused. Traditional methods used for recycling plastic waste give just 60–70% yield. Furthermore, on subsequent recycling, Recycled PET (rPET) hazes, which is not suitable for the production of packaging products. The objective of this article is to highlight alternate methods of recycling plastic waste which give 100% yield of recycled plastic, with quality as good as virgin plastic obtained from petrochemicals.

• How Plastics Can Boost 3D-Printing of Medical Devices

  The wide usage of plastics, especially photopolymers, can evidently unlock the great potential, in terms of applications, of 3D printing of medical devices.

• Investing in Saudi’s Consumer Staples

  Consumer Staples, prized for their slow but steady growth in investment portfolios, are generating higher alpha than ever before.

  They’ve not only been more resilient to the usual market headwinds but also have tremendous potential to grow, bolstered by technological disruptors and a growing consumer base among the world’s emerging market middle class.

• Kuwait Inflation Is at Its Lowest Since March 2004

  Kuwait’s consumer inflation declined to 0.5% YoY in September 2017 following a 1.2% YoY gain in August, according to Kuwait’s Central Statistical Bureau. This was the lowest inflation since March 2004. 

• Expect Sturdy Growth in the GCC’s Education Sector

  Most oil-exporting Arab states face the analogous challenges of fostering inclusive growth and creating job opportunities. The present slump in oil prices has exacerbated these challenges. Given the facts, economic diversification could be a viable option to boost growth, create jobs, and improve resilience to oil price volatility in the long run.
  
  This won’t be possible, however, unless the GCC’s education sector can gear up to give their students a fighting chance on a global playground.

• 7 Factors That Are Holding Back China’s Shale Gas Revolution

  China’s aim to replicate the US shale gas revolution by 2020 has been stalled owing to multiple market, economic, and technological challenges.

• Commercialization of Nano-additives — Labs to Market

  Through the application of nanotechnology, existing products such as fuel, cement, or food can be manipulated on an atomic, molecular, or supramolecular scale by means of nano-additives/nano-fillers so as to enhance their physical or chemical properties. 

• Men’s Grooming: A Buzzword Taking Indian Millennials By Storm

  Increasing consciousness among Indian males about appearance is driving a boom in the market for traditional as well as new grooming products. Many startups with innovative offerings are giving competition to traditional market players. The sector, at a nascent stage currently, is expected to witness phenomenal growth in the medium term.

• Probiotherapy: The Next Generation Skincare Trend

  The use of skin microbiome emerged as the biggest trend in the cosmetic industry in 2018. The human microbiome project, completed in 2016, paved the way for   understanding the diverse microorganisms present on the surface of the skin. Similar to gut, researchers now are constantly focusing on application of probiotics to improve the skin microbiota. The domain has been gaining traction particularly due to increased demand from customers for cosmetics that are natural. While the prospects for microbiome in the skincare market are high, growth may be slow until the regulatory framework associated with the launch of live bacterial products are better defined.

• Is your business vegan-ready?

  Have you recently been to a restaurant and encountered an entire section devoted to vegan food options? Or while out shopping, are you finding retail shelves suddenly filled with vegan options for cosmetic and personal care products? If you are, don’t be surprised—this once-niche concept is now going mainstream!

• International Beer Brands Are Betting Big on Africa’s Untapped Beer Market

  Surging urban populations and better economic tides are good news for a budding African breweries sector; localization and aggressive expansion likely as several international players vie for a slice of the pie. 

• Changing Consumer Habits Herald Innovation

  Developments in the food & beverage (F&B) industry, an essential part of the US economy, are noteworthy. Changing consumer demand is creating opportunities for businesses to grow. As competition heats up, it becomes important to capitalize on the latest trends in order to stay ahead in the race. This article explores some of these trends and the potential for players in this business.

• Plastics Reshaping Wearable Medical Devices

  Metals and ceramics are prevalent in the medical industry. However, the unique properties of polymeric materials and their blends exhibit potential as better replacements for conventional materials.

• Four Ways To Get More Out Of Your Patent Landscape Studies

  Simon Sinek, in his TED Talk ‘How Great Leaders Inspire Action’, makes a prudent point. Interestingly, this very point makes a significant impact on R&D and IP professionals.

• ‘Meatless’ Meat: Opportunities for Plant-based Protein Ingredients

  Rising concerns over environmental protection, coupled with growing health consciousness and popularity of concepts such as veganism, have created the need for meatless sources of protein. Plant-based protein ingredients are rapidly gaining acceptance as an alternative and their market share is increasing fast.

Blogs

11 blog posts found for packaging:

• What Trump Presidency May Mean For Manufacturing?

  Following a protectionist policy alone will not help the US in the long run as the global shifts in manufacturing will always follow both demand dynamics and cost advantages. Intense lobbying is expected in early 2017 between the Corporate America and the Trump administration, and a compromise solution is the one that is most likely to emerge.

• Why Measuring Supplier Satisfaction Is More Critical Than It Looks?

  Suppliers are a mission-critical component of any supply chain. However, ironically, businesses tend to miss out on assessing supplier satisfaction qualitatively. Here’s why it is imperative to regularly measure the pulse and know where to begin.

• Whom Do You Trust With a Billion Dollar Technology Race — Financial Investors, or Strategic Investors?

  While every venture capitalist has their own motives, it all really boils down to one of two things — Profit, or Progress. Which of those two drivers is most likely to  help a new technology succeed? Read on to find out.

• Additive Manufacturing — The Next Industrial Revolution?

  Often heralded as ‘the next industrial revolution’, Additive Manufacturing’s  unique processes, techniques, and technologies open up new grounds for innovation, offering a range of logistical, economic, and technical advantages in the manufacturing space.

• China Bans Big Investors From Cutting Stakes For Next 6 Months

• The Global Smart Lighting Market is Poised for Growth

  Factors such as government subsidies, growing demand for energy-efficiency, as well as next generation intelligent utility and facilities management solutions will drive the smart lighting market.

• Discovering Opportunities for Business Growth Through Market Sizing

  In the competitive and changing business environment today, it is difficult to sustain growth. Organizations across geographies are faced with the same fundamental question – how do we grow?

• How Does 3D Printing Impact the IP Ecosystem? Challenges and Risk Mitigation

  The advent of 3D printing promises the rapid and inexpensive creation of objects and prototypes.

  It also holds the potential to disrupt the intellectual property (IP) frameworks that govern key activities in supply chains and traditional manufacturing. As with other disruptive technologies that offer greater control to consumers (the photocopier, the video recorder and peer-to peer file sharing technology), IP laws struggle to keep pace with the rapid changes that 3D printing enables.

  Will 3D printing be disruptive to established manufacturing processes and supply chains?

• Edible Smart Tags Could Beat Drug Counterfeiting

• The Healthcare Industry Could Have a Lot Riding on IoT

  Although just a small sub-set of IoT’s potential applications, its ability to revolutionize the mundane in healthcare and medicine is spurring some interesting developments.

• Feasibility Study – An Essential Aspect of Project Planning

  Every organization evaluating a new business opportunity needs to do an in-depth assessment before taking the plunge. The process, a feasibility study, not just helps the organization in deciding whether or not to proceed with the idea but also helps in aligning objectives with the external environment to create a winning strategy. The study also enables key stakeholders such as financial investors and senior management to take an informed decision.

Infographics

10 infographics found for packaging:

• Global Retail Ready Packaging Market

  The global Retail Ready Packaging (RRP) market is expected to reach USD 71 billion by 2023

• European Fresh Food Packaging Market

  European fresh food packaging market is expected to reach USD10.7 billion by 2020 led by increasing demand for convenience food.

• Uncovering the North American Packaging Market | Infographic

  North American packaging industry was worth $171 billion and accounted for around 27% of the global market in 2011.

• All Wrapped Up – Packaging Machinery: Manufacturing & Demand Growing! | Infographic

  The rise in demand for packaging machinery is led by the growth in Asia Pacific and Latin America.

• Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market

  Demand for new and improved UAVs has been driven by internal and external security threats, territorial disputes, as well as modernization initiatives undertaken by several armed forces worldwide.

• Global Cryogenic Equipment Industry

  The global cryogenic equipment market is expected to grow, boosted by both its growing adoption and advantages over mechanical freezing technologies.

• French Animal Healthcare Market

  The animal healthcare market in France is on the upswing, boosted by growing disposable income, a rising number of pets, as well as growing awareness about animal healthcare and continuous innovations in animal health products.

• German Passenger Car Tire Market

  Increasing demand for all-season tires to drive the German passenger car tire market in upcoming years

• US B2B e-Commerce Sales

  Increasing emphasis on reducing the operational cost, and rising demand from customer side to procure products online is expected to drive the demand for US B2B e-commerce sales

• Global Video Over-the-Top (OTT) Services Market

  The global video OTT market could be worth USD 51 Bn by 2020, presenting opportunities to key industry participants such as content creators, distributors, and OTT service providers.

Special Reports

2 special reports found for packaging:

• European Wealth Management - An Insatiable Appetite for Growth is Imminent

  While Europe boasts about USD 73 trillion (29%) of global wealth, just  USD 14 trillion of Europe’s gross wealth is currently managed under regulated open-ended funds. Although countries like  Germany, France, the UK and Italy comprise two-thirds of Europe’s wealth, smaller core countries such as Luxembourg and Switzerland reflect higher average wealth per adult, and hence, greater wealth management opportunities.

  This is especially true in Europe. 

• Solar Energy Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  The demand for electricity in Saudi Arabia is growing at a rate of 7% per year, pushed largely by a growing population. Current capacity stands at 66 GW, which is expected to double by 2030.

  One of the largest producers of oil in the world, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is also the world’s sixth largest consumer of oil. 

  The domestic consumption of oil has increased at an alarming rate of 4-6%, nearly twice the rate of population growth. Demand from residential as well as commercial customers has been steadily increasing, boosted by a rapid growth in both population and industry. The global leader in crude oil exports also burns more oil than any other country to generate electricity, spending nearly $16bn every year just to cope with local electricity demand.

  If these trends continue, domestic consumption could eat into Saudi oil exports and render the Kingdom a net oil importer by 2038.

  The shape of things to come has made the Saudi government keen to explore alternative sources of electricity production.

  Solar Energy is expected to get a huge boost in the coming years taking into account environmental and health effects, the economics of solar energy, the geographical location of solar power plants, and load forecasting in Saudi Arabia.