Facts and data

Challenges, opportunities and economic and financial analyses regarding the sector are set out in the latest GIFASP Monitoring Centre report and were discussed during the Autumn Meeting in Bologna.

The quarterly observatory of the packaging sector: updated situation at December 2022. General economic situation; general analysis of manufacturing activity in 2022; final data on the packaging industry 2021.

Cama, Baumer, Zacmi, Clevertech, Tosa, Opem - companies that have created the Smart Packaging Hub platform - met live at the Cibus Tec Forum, helping to animate the debate on emerging trends in packaging, distribution and the environment.

Uber and Visa have recently announced a new program designed to support small-and medium-sized businesses in their transition to green and sustainable packaging solutions, as part of a broader year-long effort to support SMBs who use Uber Eats to grow their businesses.

A natural exhibition venue for the plastics and rubber industry, the exhibit gives special emphasis on plastics and rubber processing machinery, equipment, and moulds. Notes on Italian exports by region.

With the recent acquisition of Burt Rigid Box (Oneonta, NY) and of Taylor Box Company (Warren, RI), the Pusterla Group exports its values and expertise in secondary packaging across the Ocean.

Ecopack 2022: 5 super-winners and another 238 cases awarded in the new edition of the Conai Contest for eco-design. Overall, it is estimated that the initiatives implemented by companies have permitted savings of 11% in water consumption, 22% in energy consumption and 29% in CO2 emissions.

Designed prioritising customer’s needs, Capsulit’s new website has a modern and completely renewed look, not only from the point of view of the graphics, but also in the organization of the contents, in line with the innovative spirit characterising the company.

adapa - formerly Schur Flexibles - is one of the leading manufacturers of flexible packaging in Europe.

Raw materials for cosmetics and tracking technologies enrich the proposals of Cosmopack 2023, which is renewed with the aim of developing the offer of a supply chain of excellence. We talk about this with Antonia Benvegnù, Cosmopack Manager.

Another milestone for the Caravaggio company has been reached, becoming the first Italian die-maker with two BOBST certificates: SP and SPO.

Supercap, part of Crealis Group, strengthens its presence on bartop market following the agreement with 3 new companies.

Monthly showcase of packaging solutions to communicate, protect and distribute commonly used products. By Best Packaging

Aliplast CEO Carlo Andriolo, interviewed at Ecomondo. «There has also been a rise in quality, because recycled polymers are increasingly viewed as a premium material, due both to their low environmental impact and to their technical characteristics».

According to preliminary figures compiled by the MECS - Ucima Research Centre, the sector will report year-end revenues of €8 billion, 3% down on the all-time record of 2021. Orders are increasing, with 7 and a half months of guaranteed production in 2023.

Following the release of the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on packaging and packaging waste, Freshfel Europe is calling on decision-makers to enact sustainable and functional harmonized EU packaging rules for fresh fruit and vegetables.

In addition to celebrating 50 years since its inception, the group led by the three directors Diego, Luca and Stefano Pedrotti (heirs of founder Giovanni Pedrotti) surpasses 100 million in sales and aims even higher through a strategic investment plan.

CREALIS is born, the result of an alliance of prestigious international brands that produce capsules and, more generally, closure solutions for wines, spirits, beers, oil and vinegar...

Contital looks at emerging consumer habits and responds with ad hoc packaging and dishes for food delivery, gastronomy and catering. Market considerations, innovative product development and responsible eco-design from the voice of the company’s commercial director, Pasquale Pollice.

Challenges and opportunities arising from the ecological transition were the focus of the Gipea 2022 congress, held last Sept. 22 and 23 in Sirolo (AN). The two-day event focused on the difficulties of the current geopolitical and macroeconomic scenario, but also on the resources available to companies in the sector.