Shifting retail scene jumbles packaging's direction
Springtime seems to be prime time for industry conferences and association meetings. Over the last few months I have been able to attend just a fraction of these events—but enough to get a feel for some of the hot topics facing consumer packaged goods companies and their packaging suppliers.
Over and over again, we heard about e-commerce and sustainability. That sustainability is still a burning issue surprised me a bit. I thought it was now just a concern that every company incorporated into its package planning. However, material choices and recycling apparently are still very hot buttons.