Packaging Trends (Cont’d from Page 10)
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consumers — especially younger age groups — are inclined to go shopping for groceries more frequen- cy, in smaller quantities.This has driven growth within the convenience store retailing, as well as boosting de- mand for more convenient, smaller size formats. Consumers are taking a greater interest in their own health matters, leading to healthier lifestyles.Therefore this is boosting demand for packaged goods, such as healthy foods and beverages (e.g. gluten-free, organic/ natural, portion controlled) alongside non-prescrip- tion medicines and nutritional supplements. Brand owner trends The internationalization of many brands within the fast-moving consumer goods industry continues to rise, as companies seek out new high-growth sectors and markets.Increased exposure westernized lifestyles will accelerate this process in key growth economies through to 2028. E-commerce and the globalization of international trade is also stimulating a demand among brand own- ers for components, like RFID labels and smart tags, to protect against counterfeit goods, and enable better monitoring of their distribution. Industry consolidation in merger and acquisition ac- tivity in end-use sectors such as food, beverages, cos- metics, is also forecast to continue. As more brands come under the control of one owner, their packaging strategies are likely to become consolidated. The 21st Century consumer is less brand loyal.This is simulating an interest in customized or versioned packaging and packaging solutions that can create an impact with them.Digital (inkjet and toner) printing is providing a key means to do this,with higher through- put printers dedicated for packaging substrates now seeing their first installations.This further aligns with the desire for integrated marketing, with packaging providing a gateway to link into social media. Flexo Fundamentals Postponed To Later Date OMET and All Press Resources (APR) have decided to postpone the Flexo Fundamentals seminar due to safety concerns on the COVID-19 virus. The first joint seminar of the two companies, Flexo Fundamentals, will be held at the APR head- quarters and will present a visit to the OMET facili- ty where a seven-color flexo job will be performed on OMET XJET powered by Durst.The hybrid print- ing system combines an OMET XFLEX X6 430 and Durst Tau RSC.
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