Editor's Choice
Latest Content
US Ports Strike: Impact on the Economy and Supply Chains
Justinas Liuima
The US ports strike impacts international shipments and may have significant effects on the US economy. Prolonged disruptions risk causing significant shipment and supply delays for US manufacturers and increase logistics costs. Retailers and consumers, meanwhile, face potential supply disruptions during the busy shopping season, which could cause higher inflationary effects in Q4 2024.
Rigid Plastics’ Circularity: Demand for Renewable Packaging Intensifies
Rosemarie Downey
There is ever-growing expectation for sustainable packaging. The search for better is reflected in consumer sentiment and regulatory attention. The focus on plastic goes wide with regulation increasingly the lever used to secure more rapid progress on the road towards a circular economy.
Adopting Sustainability Strategies for Success in Europe
Inga Klebanskaja
Join two of our sustainability experts to explore the fast-changing landscape of sustainability strategies and find solutions to improve your strategic initiatives to align with climate goals and ensure transparent, responsible corporate action.
Commodity Market Outlook Q3 2024: Muted Demand and Improved Supply Outlook Ease Price Pressures
Aleksandra Svidler
An improving supply outlook and muted demand have eased pressures in the commodity markets. In 2024, weaker manufacturing activity in key markets is set to limit price growth for energy and metals, while robust crop forecasts should curb agrifood price increases.
Affordable PET Bottles Turbocharge Energy Drinks in India
Amulya Pandit
Historically, energy drinks have long been regarded as a premium offering in India, with Red Bull reigning supreme. Since its debut in 2009, Red Bull has maintained its stronghold over the category. Metal beverage cans used to be the preferred packaging choice, especially for premium brands, as they continue to extend their reach through this form of packaging.
Supply Chain Diversification Supports Growth of the New Trade Hubs, but Further Action is Needed
Justinas Liuima
Growing political and economic tensions are leading to supply chain diversification efforts, with new regional trade hubs emerging in Asia, Europe and the Americas. However, it remains unclear if new manufacturing hubs can fully replace China in global supply chains due to China's dominance in the hi-tech goods sector and underdeveloped supporting industries in other countries.