Facts and data

Protagonists in the food sector since 1800, metal packaging has been widely used also in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. Dimensions and characteristics of the Italian market (final 2022 figures), broken down by type.

The operation is the final phase of the path undertaken in April

2022 data referring to the trend of the “drinks” sector describe limited growth in production and a significant increase in turnover. An analysis of the consumption of primary, secondary, transport and accessory packaging.

Quarterly observatory of the packaging supply chain: situation updated in July 2023. General economic situation; analysis of manufacturing activity in 2023; final 2022 data for the packaging industry.

The automation market Observatory 2023, published by Anie Automazione, is completed with interesting in-depth notes: "Industry 5.0 and the impact on manufacturing companies", making reference to the document “Da Industria 4.0 a Industria 5.0 - Verso un’industria europea sostenibile, umanocentrica e resiliente” (From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 – Towards a sustainable, human-centric and resilient European industry).

After the significant downturn in 2020 (-10,3 % at current values) and the impressive +22.2% in 2021, in 2022 there was a growth of 23% compared to 2021 which, moreover, had already returned the market to pre-Covid levels, at very nearly 7 billion euros.

The Altagamma Consumer&Retail Insight 2023 survey, drawn up by the Foundation and by the Consulting Group, paints a picture of a demanding market, strongly growing and transforming, oriented towards the use of digital in all phases of the purchase experience.

The EU's response to technological evolution. TÜV Italia takes a look at the new regulations contained in the regulation that updates a Directive that has been in force for the past 15 years.

On Wednesday 12 July, with 473 votes in favour, 110 against and 69 abstentions, MEPs in plenary session adopted a legislative resolution prepared by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)

BolognaFiere Cosmoprof and SIMEST, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and incentivize new initiatives supporting the internationalisation of Cosmoprof’s exhibiting companies.

GS1 Italy’s strategic plan is built on four pillars: sustainability, digitalisation, traceability, and collaborative logistics, as detailed in the recently released 2022 Annual Report, summarised below.

It remains one of the most representative sectors of the packaging industry, both in terms of tonnes produced and turnover: in 2022 cellulose packaging represented 33% of global packaging production, while in terms of turnover exceeded 23.5%, percentages remaining quite stable over time.

According to the 6th Couchbase survey, the drivers of modern transformative application projects are agility and accountability. An average investment of 33 million dollars for innovation projects is expected in the next 12 months.

Conversation on the concept of recycling with Karel Krpan.

After 2021, the Italian packaging machine sector closes another record year, exceeding the threshold of 8.5 billion euros (+3.6%). Exports were good, but the domestic market was even better. Chairman Cavanna: “It’s an extraordinary achievement”.

The General Annual Meetings of Assocarta and Federazione Carta e Grafica were held in Rome on 22 June 2023. It was an important occasion to evaluate the state of a composite sector that continues to achieve numerous milestones in Italy, despite the challenges posed by the economic situation.

This argument was discussed at Cosmoprof as part of the CosmoTalks in a round table on the theme “Cosmetic art: Design your brand difference” organised in partnership with KANTAR, the data analysis, business consultancy and strategy agency, moderated by Jennifer Weil, European Beauty Editor of WWD - WOMEN’S WEAR DAILY.

After consultation with the Comieco, Rilegno and Coreve consortia, and having evaluated the current scenario of the packaging recycling supply chain, CONAI has reformulated the Environmental Contribution (so-called “CAC”) for paper, wood and glass.

Focus on the coffee and tea market and on the types of packaging of these
products belonging to the large “drinks” area.

Aetna Group's machines and technologies starring on stage of a Netflix production on the TV screen.