Highlights

Karsten Beutner
22. September 2021

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

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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Julia Schober

E-commerce packaging: sustainability moves into focus

E-commerce is booming. Driven not least by the pandemic and lockdown, online sales grew three times as strongly from 2019 to 2020 as in the same period of the previous year. As a central factor in the business, packaging is increasingly becoming a “hidden champion”. In addition to product protection as a central requirement, its […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

New due diligence law causes headaches of the sustainable kind (luckily there’s a remedy)

On 11 June 2021, the German Bundestag (parliament) passed the so-called Supply Chain Act. It will apply from 1 January 2023 and is intended to better protect human rights and the environment in the global economy. Failure to comply with the due diligence obligation will result in sanctions in the form of coercive penalties and […]

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Matthias Giebel
23. June 2021

Expert-talk with innovation-evangelist Alexander Drees

In our new podcast series “Pioniere der Nachhaltigkeit” (German: “Pioneers of Sustainability”), we conduct expert discussions for you with leaders from the entire packaging world. The motto of the series: Revolutionising the packaging industry together! The guest of the first episode is marketer and innovation-evangelist Alexander Drees. More than 25 years of experience in the […]

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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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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Self-assessment insufficient: Formal ESG ratings are mandatory

In the last newsletter we explained how dynamically Environmental Social Governance (ESG) ratings are becoming key factors for business success. Today, we give you an in-depth insight into the ratings that are mainly used and demanded by clients of the packaging industry. We explain approaches and target groups and provide a basis for your decision. […]

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Matthias Giebel
20. April 2021

Consumers and the EU are fed up. Packaging needs a diet.

Overpackaging is becoming a no-go. A recent study by Mondi on consumer behavior underlines this once again. Three out of four respondents reject oversized packaging. And EU regulators are also addressing the issue. The pressure on brand owners and manufacturers is growing steadily. Reducing packaging costs in a way that is appropriate for the cycle […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

The underestimated power: ESG ratings and EU taxonomy regulation

Investors and regulators are increasing the pressure on sustainability. Environmental Social Governance (ESG) ratings and the new EU taxonomy regulation are becoming key factors in the allocation of funds and contracts. The availability of data on production processes and supply chains is thus also becoming a guideline for corporate success in the packaging industry. In […]

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Karsten Beutner

Get out of the growth jam!

Sustainability is a real driver for growth and a differentiation factor for the packaging industry. However, sustainable product offers will only be successful if the overall package of product and packaging is sustainable. In order to take advantage of the opportunities presented, companies must further professionalize in the area of sustainability. This must be done […]

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