Facts and data

  • Aerosol on standby

    According to the international producers of aluminum aerosol containers Aerobal, in the first half of 2015, after years of record growth, the sector industry sector stopped short to catch its breath closing the half with a -1%.
  • Packaged FMCG back to growth

    After years of a heavy minus sign, in the first 7 months of this year sales of LCC (packaged FMCG goods) grew by 2%, in a retail distribution network of more than 68 thousand stores ranging from hypermarkets to traditional stores.
  • Coffee: special capsules up 14.3%

    Competitive Data has done a study that summarizes and analyzes data on production, imports, exports and the Italian domestic market for coffee pods and capsules in the period 2012-2014, with forecasts up to 2016.
  • Considerations on the glass packaging market

    A historic packaging type that is still relevant and dynamically innovative. Glass packaging today is lighter but still resistant and 100% recyclable for countless times.
  • New Board for bioplastics

    European Bioplastics, the association that represents the interests of bioplastics, confirms the growing importance of eco polymers in the European economy (the current rate of growth is about 20% per annum) and elects the new board with a two-year term.
  • Tubes: a stable market

    Despite experiencing difficult economic conditions, European tube production remained stable in the first half of 2015. The production of etma’s member companies.
  • Loyalty galaxy in the web-to-print universe

    The second edition of the exclusive Starway program developed by Prixartprinting, which rewards the concern’s most loyal customers with exclusive advantages and dedicated assistance services.
  • Corrugated cardboard convention

    3 October 2015 witnessed the holding of the 16th National Meeting of GIFCO (Italian Group of Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers) converter associates at the NH Hotel Fiera Rho (MI).
  • Simei and drinktec: agreement signed

    The Germany Pavilion at EXPO and in the presence of Peter Winter (deputy and chairman of the Budget Committee of the Bavarian Parliament) witnessed the signing of the cooperation agreement between the Unione Italiana Vini (in the person of the Director General Francesco Pavanello) and Messe München GmbH (MMG ), represented by Reinhard Pfeiffer, Managing Director of MMG and responsible for…
  • Food and Sustainability child scale

    A “different” encounter that organized by Gifasp October 5, 2015, in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio and Comieco at Expogate, Piazza Castello, Milan, part of the Expoincittà and Children Share Network program.
  • LCA: joint project for labels

    At the last Labelexpo Europe FINAT (self-adhesive labeling industry association) and TLMI (North American Association label and packaging printers) presented the first results of the joint project of Life Cycle Assessment for self-adhesive labeling.
  • Master in Packaging at Parma

    Enrolment for the first level Parma University Master in Packaging, 2016 edition, will close on December 18.
  • The Italian beverage market – Data 2014

    In relation to global beverage production (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), Italy ranks fifth among western countries, with a 14% share, behind Germany (22%), the UK (20%), France (17%) and Spain (16%). Numbers on packaging.
  • Food as a lifestyle choice: trends at a glance

    As predicted by the sociologist Zygmunt Bauman (“Liquid Life”, 2008), people today are increasingly convinced that complete self-realization requires doing away with rules and restrictions.
  • Food & Beverage: a Report on consumption

    Focus on Italian food consumption that shows a slight recovery in quantitative terms set against a significant qualitative change, with the onus being placed on health and well-being. Data and trends taken from the full annual report drawn up by the Coop, which offer excerpts of great interest for operators in the food & packaging industry.
  • Markets to explore: Latin America

    In South America, the food & beverage sector drives domestic consumption and exports. Manufacturers’ attention toward protecting the environment, product authenticity and design is on the rise. In terms of packaging, Italy is the leading supplier country.
  • Beyond the garden (Being there)

    At the New York event, Dino Tavazzi, CEO of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof and Pharmintech, answered questions about the upcoming schedule for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. In the spotlight, internationalization… and packaging.
  • Tube of the Year 2015

    Etma competition demonstrates European tube industry’s innovative capability. In focus this year: design and decoration, closures and applications, sustainability and environmental protection.

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