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Interesting things about the packaging industry, retailing dynamics, consumer trends and NOA’s insight
Paper prices predicted to rise even further in face of shortage, NOA-PRISM experts warn
Packaging industry researchers here at NOA-PRISM are warning of a global shortage of paper and increased prices in the face of rising demand. The NOA-PRISM team, who work alongside the paper packaging industry and users of packaging, have investigated global trends and predict more price increases.
Could plastic environmental concerns mark a return to growth for cartons?
Prior to recent events, the carton category had actually been in the doldrums, with brands replacing cartons with flexible plastics and plastic trays. “This could be the saving grace of an industry that was taking a nosedive,” he states. “Carton volumes had flat-lined, there was no growth, against a background of corrugated that is growing at 5%.”
Ten pieces of paper trivia
We all need paper, we all love paper, but the team here at NOA suspects the average person takes it for granted. So, in honour of paper, here are some little known facts about what the Cambridge Dictionary defines as “thin, flat material made from crushed wood or cloth, used for writing, printing, or drawing on”.
Being scared, but doing it anyway!
Appearing on a national shopping channel, viewed by thousands of people and talking expertly about hedgehog homes was not on the bucket list of “must do’s” for NOA’s MD Neil Osment. In fact, it seemed so far out of his comfort zone as to be little more than a spec on the horizon.
But by employing some of the coaching techniques he uses with NOA clients, Neil got through the experience and learnt a fair few things along the way.
In this article he writes about what he learned, and how his experience can be applied to packaging businesses across the globe.
January Packaging Newsletter
Want to get the best out of people? Want help in motivating your team? NOA delivers accredited coaching and mentoring for business professionals – which also includes workshops, masterclasses, training, webinars and presentations. Read our January newsletter…