A new report says the global anti-counterfeit packaging market size is projected to grow from the US$120bn size in 2022, to $410bn by 2032, showing a 12 per cent CAGR over the next eight years.

A total of 620.5 billion stand-up and flat pouches, including high-barrier and retort formats, will be used in packaging worldwide in 2024, according to the latest market report from Smithers.

Global industry analyst Smithers says the market for printed packaging and labels will grow by almost 40 per cent over the next five years, with digital packaging printing to grow the most.

Sustainable packaging has been gaining momentum in the last few years. However, high inflation since 2022 seems to be sapping Asian consumers’ enthusiasm, according to GlobalData.

In this insightful article from The Conversation, the authors take a closer look at Victoria's proposed four-bin recycling system, with its merits and its sticking points outlined.

Industry research analysts Smithers says the size of the labels market will grow consistently over the next five years, but says prices paid by brands to converters will diminish slightly year-on-year to 2029.

The latest edition of the World Packaging Organisation Packaging Trends Report, based on the winners of WorldStar Awards 2024 and WorldStar Student 2024, is now available for free download.

Dr Ross Headifen of Biogone shares his views on the potential of landfill biodegradable technology to manage plastic waste while we build up our plastic recycling infrastructure.

Research by Conservation Volunteers Australia and Provocate highlights the concerning rise of microplastics in Australia's marine ecosystems.

A recent study by Aquapak, titled “FMCG flexible packaging: accelerating the move from plastic to plastic,” reveals a slow transition from plastic to more sustainable packaging solutions in the FMCG sector.

In the recent report titled by Smithers, significant insights into the corrugated board and containerboard market have been unveiled. The report is authored by Stephen Harrod.

Regulatory changes, including the recently agreed PPWR, are fuelling the evolution of reusable and refillable packaging as an alternative to single-use plastics, according to the latest from Smithers.

The EU has released a report to develop a framework for assessing the recyclability of packaging under the ambit of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Proposal.

A new Smithers reports says in the next five years flexible plastics and paperboard will be the fastest growing packaging materials – reflecting challenges and opportunities as industry targets greater sustainability.

The latest Climate Reality Barometer published by Epson has confirmed the trend to fibre in packaging, finding that 71 per cent of the population is already reducing its plastic consumption.

Aldi releases its Making Sustainability Affordable report, revealing a 12% reduction in plastic packaging, prevention of 5500 tonnes of plastic entering circulation; and an 82% diversion of waste from landfill.