Business Development

Karsten Beutner
25. November 2021

Q-Commerce: The latest offspring of e-commerce is knocking on the B2B door

Busy lifestyles, smaller households, aging populations, urbanization, and most importantly, being more online during the COVID-19 pandemic have revolutionized and evolved traditional e-commerce. The new level is Q-commerce (quick commerce). It brings a new speed, more customization and complexity, fresh challenges and fresh opportunities for growth. We introduce you to the new trend, show the […]

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Karsten Beutner
22. September 2021

Is HolyGrail 2.0 really the circular economy’s ‘holy grail’?

Against the backdrop of increasing environmental regulations and stricter recycling quotas, packaging manufacturers, and in particular the plastics industry, are coming under pressure. This is because far too many recyclable materials are still being lost in the recycling process. The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative wants to change this by using digital marker technology. More and more […]

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Karsten Beutner

Is high growth of the packaging market an illusion? How to interpret growth figures correctly

What to do when the market research figures show strong growth? Go all out? Invest? Look forward to golden times? Our advice: Look twice first. Because the answer is often a clear “maybe”. Market research is usually based on turnover. But this is only part of the truth – and should be compared with sales […]

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Karsten Beutner

FMCG markets in times before (and after) Covid: winners, losers and prospects

How did the FMCG markets develop before and during the Corona pandemic? What are the effects on the packaging materials used? And what forecasts can be made for the time after? We have done some research for you and carried out a study of the markets in the 3rd quarter of 2021, from which valuable […]

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Karsten Beutner

Big opportunities for growth through artificial intelligence, B+P research shows

We conducted research on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence in the packaging industry and its implications” in Q3 2021. Our research shows that, on the one hand, AI technology is seen as a great opportunity to overcome central challenges. Nevertheless, the packaging sector is very hesitant to use AI – and at the same time […]

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Karsten Beutner
23. June 2021

Why 2021 is the key year for industrial packaging

2021 will be a key year for industrial packaging. The sector will be shaped by a growing demand for sustainable packaging (and a lot of pent-up demand), a global circular economy policy and the application of technology to packaging. We show you facts and figures, trends and drivers, difficulties and developments.   2021 will be […]

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Karsten Beutner

Bioplastics: If you are looking for growth, you will find it in sustainability

It is still unclear what significance the material will actually gain in the future. However, the figures once again prove the enormous dynamics in the sustainability sector. Anyone looking for opportunities and potential for growth will find what they are looking for in the realm of sustainability. We shed light on the current situation, look […]

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Karsten Beutner

How sustainability initiatives are pushing the circular economy

The topic of sustainability dominates the industry like no other. Accordingly, a lot has been set in motion. This is also true in the area of sustainability initiatives for the packaging industry. Diversity and intransparency increasingly go hand in hand. Irrespective of this, the industry must face up to the issue – both sector- and […]

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Karsten Beutner

Nothing like before: the consequences of Covid on purchasing behavior

The Corona pandemic and lockdown have had serious consequences for purchasing behaviour and decisions. Trends that were already recognisable at an early stage have intensified. Attributes such as regionality, sustainability, trust, safety, hygiene and health awareness have gained particular weight. Dwindling brand loyalty and growing online purchases are other dominant factors. For companies, the upheavals […]

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Karsten Beutner
20. April 2021

Packaging market: good prospects despite pandemic

While most industries have shrunk as a result of the Corona pandemic, the packaging market is recording annual growth of around 5.5 percent. The packaging machinery industry is an exception. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The supply situation for some raw and packaging materials remains a crucial point for the […]

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