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The industry's revenue for the year 2011 was reported at $4.8 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 36.69%. Import was valued at $1.1 billion USD from 65 countries. The industry also exported $311.4 million USD worth of merchandise to 95 countries.

Demand for plastic film in the US is projected to grow 1.8% annually to 15.9 billion pounds in 2016. Advances will reflect the performance and source reduction advantages of plastic film over other packaging materials and opportunities in film products such as modified atmosphere packaging for food.

More than 47.9 million U.S. households can now recycle cartons thanks to efforts led by the Carton Council, a group of carton manufacturers committed to reducing the environmental impact of cartons. This is an increase of 128% in just three years.

US demand for post-consumer recycled plastic is forecast to rise 6.5% per year to 3.5 billion pounds in 2016.

Barely a month after PACK EXPO International 2012, show owner and producer PMMI announces The Brand Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 is nearly sold out.

Dairy Foods is pleased to announce its new role as the exclusive dairy publication serving as a media partner for the annual Food Safety Summit.

2013 packaging issues from CPGs

Total consumer traffic through convenience stores was down 2.1 percent in third quarter 2012 versus the same quarter last year.

US demand for natural polymers is forecast to expand at a strong 6.9 percent annual pace to $4.6 billion in 2016, reaching 1.7 billion pounds.