The Challenges Faced By Flexible Packaging Industry
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As a manufacturer, you need to pay close attention to packaging. It’s important since it doesn’t just grab the customer’s attention; it also ensures that the product stays fresh for a long time. Previously, manufactures didn’t have as many packaging options available, however, in the last few years all of that has changed. Flexible packaging has especially become quite popular. However, the industry continues to face certain challenges. These include: Increase in Cost of Raw Materials Common raw materials used in flexible packaging industry include plastic, paper, and resins. The problem though is that the prices of raw materials have been increasing in the last few years. This is especially true in case of Polypropylene . This raw material is used for making resins, bottles and other packaging items but its prices have been steadily increasing. This has had an impact on multiple companies in the flexible packaging industry. Sustainability Certain segments have cri