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WEBINAR: European e-commerce and the paper packaging factor

HelloFresh and DS Smith react to the rise of e-commerce and the impact on box demand

January 28, 2021
Containerboard Europe Packaging

Doorstep delivery has become a lifeline for the consumer and an economic driver for brands, resulting in packaging becoming a key part of a consumer’s brand perception.

Watch this e-commerce packaging focused webinar to hear how box producers and retail businesses are reacting to the rise of e-commerce, all while considering the unique brand, cost and risk considerations that come with shipping direct-to-consumer.

Taken place 28th Jan 2021, the webinar includes a 40 minute panel discussion covering:

  • Influence of consumer demand on packaging decisions
  • The role packaging plays in brand
  • The unique cost considerations in an e-commerce packaging
  • Sustainability trends
  • Mitigating risk or creating strategic advantage: Anticipating packaging market dynamics in the supply chain

Plus, a 10 minute containerboard market review by Fastmarkets RISI economist, Alejandro Mata, Director of European Packaging & Graphic Paper.

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Learn how to monitor packaging prices using cost and price indices and understand the underlying cost drivers, from material cost to labor, energy and more. Examples include cartonboard, liquid container and paper bag.

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