Corrugated board packaging materials are often considered one of the primary focal points of the packaging industry's production abilities. The high-performance packaging material is often made in a consistent manner, but its flexibility and ease of crafting allows it a special place in the industry's overall means.

boxesAccording to a recent report from Persistence Market Research, the corrugated board packaging segment of the industry is expected to see growth in the near future, led by North America but also seeing growth in Europe and the Asia-Pacific market. Countries such as China and India have recently undergone a period of significant growth as far as the consumption of corrugated boxes are seen from various industries, including processed food producers, fruit and vegetable suppliers, the electronic industry and consumer-durable goods.

As well, an expected increase in the retail sector for ready-to-eat food items will also inspire more demand for improvements in packaging material, supplying more opportunities for growth. Increased internet shopping will also inspire more demand as companies will seek more opportunities to ship and send their products in less expensive and more durable formats. The manufacturing sector, in particular, is said to be researching new means and techniques for protecting and transporting its goods, which are hoped to inspire future growth even more. Increased levels of industrialization and the expansion of international trade will serve a similar purpose, as will concerns over the environment - paper board has been said to be a clear improvement over other possibilities, as it is more degradable in the natural market.

Allows for hygenic transportation
Fresh Plaza reported that one of the growing uses of corrugated packaging in current industry is that the fresh produce sector is increasingly utilizing it for the handling of vegetables and fruit. There's said to be increased safety in using the type of packaging for this specific type of produce as the boxes are used only once before being recycled, making sure the food retains a maximum level of safety.

This type of packaging is especially desired among growers because it helps fight a common industry problem, that of recent disease outbreaks. One recent outbreak, of the banana disease Fusarium, has recently led the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization to take vigilant measures to prevent any chance of further infection or spread of the disease. Single-use packaging is one of the most positive ways businesses can do this, allowing them to prevent the possibilities of spreading soil particles from one growing location to another.

Automatic Case SealerThis is part of a bigger emphasis from the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, which wants the multi-billion dollar industry to continue to advance its wares.

Provides better design and branding potential
Packaging Europe noted that a second area of the industry gaining new attention is that of packaging flexibility and innovation in the adoption of corrugated packaging. One new type of packaging developed for a United Kingdom-based ground coffee supplier has been said to show off the new possibilities evident in the adoption of the material.

This so-called Shelf-Ready Packaging is part of a rebranding exercise from Taylors of Harrogate, helping to give a better branding to the company's lifestyle range of coffees. It's said to enhance product visibility and make it easier for the coffees to be identified and handled.

Corrugated packaging is malleable, color-printable and highly recyclable, making it the perfect selection for this type of rebranding. It's expected that Taylors of Harrogate will see increased attention from customers and companies alike, helping its reputation expand across the UK and beyond.