Building your company’s future value
After 15 years of writing this column, Bob Cronin of The Open Approach is hanging up his pen. Here he offers four ways to add value to your business.
China: Optimistic despite headwinds
Recovery in post-Covid China has not been smooth, and the label industry is no exception. Still, innovation in the region continues.
Growth potential in Africa
Economic observers are paying close attention to Africa, and the label industry takes note.
India: Sustainability riding high
The Indian government is promoting ‘Make in India’, which encourages start-ups, e-commerce and a younger generation of eco-conscious consumers.
Cautious optimism in Latin America
Optimism remains for the year ahead despite a sluggish Latin American market in 2023.
Asia-Pacific weathers the storms
‘APAC set for significant growth’, read the market focus article last year. It predicted the region to grow twice as fast as the rest of the world. So, was 2023 a massive success or a streak of unfulfilled hopes?
Embracing a linerless label future
From reducing waste and environmental impact to streamlining labeling processes, linerless labels are reshaping the landscape of packaging and labeling.
Market trends in connected packaging
SharpEnd and Fedrigoni conduct research among c-suite executives of more than 1,000 global brands.
The steps to environmental management
Third-party certifications assure stakeholders and provide a framework for managing environmental responsibility.
The new dynamics of M&A
Label and packaging businesses must stay agile and be able to capitalize on a prime M&A opportunity when it comes along.
