Innovation is key to success in competitive food packaging market

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Packaging output in Europe amounted to $121 billion in 1996, with 55% of the total accounted for by food and drink applications, according to figures from market researcher Market Tracking International. Some 40% of food packaging value is accounted for by plastics, with the sector set to reach 60% by 2005. The largest food packaging markets are Germany and Italy, each with 20% of sales. It is forecast that annual growth in the packaging industry will reach some 2%, with strongest growth expected in Spain and Italy.

Misc. Converted Paper Products, Unsupported Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet Manufacturing, Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper and Plastics Film Manufacturing, Plastic Packaging Products NEC, Paper coated & laminated, packaging, Coated & Laminated Packaging, Supply and demand, Packaging industry, Plastic packaging, Packaging, Food containers

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Marks & Spencer will cut food prices

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United Kingdom department store Marks and Spencer will lower prices to attract Christmas shoppers.

United Kingdom, Department Stores, Consumer prices, Prices and rates, Marks and Spencer PLC

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