Advances in Bio-degradable Polymers Biodegradable plastics will replace conventional
commodity plastics in those segments where recycling is
difficult and heavily penalized from an ecological point
of view. In the shelves of Supermarket chains in Europe
& North America, one can find packages made out from
BP materials and no doubt that the BP products would
slowly but surely gain a foothold in the markets of
developing countries of the world as well.......More>>
Retail Revolution
Challenges and Opportunities for the Packaging Sector
The Retail Revolution is going to demand / is demanding ready packaging solutions for their vast range of products. The
packaging industry urgently needs to upgrade, integrate and be ready to meet the fast emerging challenges and
opportunities, the retail boom is offering. Veena Mathur Advisor-Speciality Polyethylenes Marketing & Business Development,
Reliance Industries Ltd.
The Indian retail sector is going
through a dramatic change.The
neighbourhood kirana shops
selling basic commodities in loose or
poorly packed form, are making way
for organized retail. A silent but rapid
transformation is taking place. Shopping
complexes, speciality malls and
large mall complexes offering a very.....More>>
Face to Face
A Synchronised
BOOM
Packaging and Retail In the present system of entry by Walmart and
Tesco to follow, I see Industry will have to
supply packaging materials within
specifications laid down meeting quality
standards. A greater emphasis on environment
concerns will govern the demand of packaging.
With massive international investment
on the way, including
major retail chains such
as Tesco and Wal-Mart who are looking
at expanding into India; its booming
middle class of over 300 million
people; the second largest pool of scientists
and engineers in the World; and
a predicted economic growth of nearly
7% over the next five years; India is
certainly the growth area in future of
Packaging Industry, says Rajiv Dhar,
Director Indian Institute of Packaging,
Mumbai, in dialogue with ET Polymers.
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Retail Revolution
Challenges and Opportunities for the Packaging Sector
