Pira International examines the key factors driving demand for RRP and explores the impact that technological developments have had on the market and their likely future effects. 

The packaging market holds many potential opportunities for inkjet solutions, but only a very few are offered. What are the reasons for this apparent failure, asks Stefan Slembrouck, and what can the market realistically expect over the next years? 

The packaging and labelling industry is increasingly under scrutiny to ensure that its processes are as eco-friendly as possible. But whatever improvement techniques are introduced, argues Justin Lewis, Sales & Marketing Director of Vacuumatic Ltd, it takes time and teamwork to ensure full, effective implementation. 

The environmental debate is becoming increasingly heated, and not just in the political arena. Environmentally-aware businesses now have specific targets and strategies to reduce their impact to a minimum. Jesper Goul-Jensen of R Faerch Plast A/S presents the challenges. 

In response to changing consumer needs, manufacturers in the drinks market are broadening their range of products and so bringing about demands in packaging materials. Comstar International looks into some of the new technologies available for this market. 

The vast number of authentication technologies and the confusing - sometimes secretive - nature of the security technology industry often make it difficult for buyers to identify the best systems for their particular needs. Susanne Hasselmann provides an overview. 

Impress provides an overview of the canned food market, and how innovation can bring value through the chain to the consumer. 

Intelligent and smart packaging can benefit many end-use sectors, but none more so than food, drinks, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Pira International takes a closer look. 

The chemical and molecular structures of new enhanced polyethylene (EPE) products are opening up new application opportunities in extrusion coating. To make the most of this new category of products, says Bernard Fehr of Dow Europe GmbH, it's crucial that converters and brand owners increase their functional understanding of resin performance attributes. 

In a market where sustainability is fast becoming the buzzword, the use of biopackaging seems set to continue its growth. But can it become the dominant force in its most popular market - fresh produce? Katherine Vine considers the challenges. 

Alcohol is a major counterfeit target, but brands do have a way to fight back as well as getting more sales. Here, Pira International discusses intelligent solutions with a major market player. 

Growth of counterfeit food and beverages puts brand reputations at risk and is potentially life-threatening. So what is the market like now, and what might be done over the next few years? Pira International investigates.