In This Issue
Features
BRAND PACKAGING — Trends:
The Beauty Trends Brands Need to Know About
Gen Z is now making the purchasing decisions that influence product launches and brand positioning.
MARKET TRENDS:
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brands Booming for 2022
The no- and low-ABV sector has grown 506% since 2015 and annual growth for the category is expected to hit 7.1% by 2025.
SPOTLIGHT: EXECUTIVE FORECAST:
More of the Same in 2022
The new normal looks like it’s here to stay.
PODCAST:
Innovative Consulting Services for Printers and Converters
We talk with an expert on how 3D printed blister tool prototyping can improve the packaging process for the cannabis industry.
MACHINERY:
A History of CNC Machining
From workshops to large industrial plants, computer numerical control — or CNC — machines have become integral parts of the production and manufacturing industries.
Departments
Package of the Month:
Tom’s Perfect 10 Granola
ABOUT THE COVER:
The new normal might actually be here to stay. In this issue, we speak to industry executives about their thoughts on the year that was and the year that will be.
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