It is sometimes quite useful to look backward, even in this blog about looking forward.
October 18, 2022Online shopping has jumped even more this holiday season as rising COVID-19 infection rates lead more and more consumers to make the switch to shopping from the couch. So much so that it's getting hard to find cardboard boxes to ship all those gifts.
December 3, 2020Vermont is trying to keep the switch back to single-use plastic bags from being permanent.
June 23, 2020While the shortage of microchips for automobiles may be one of the most visible examples of supply chain issues limiting the ability of manufacturers to ramp up output, it's not the only one. The Biden administration has ordered a review of all supply chains critical to the US economy in an effort to identify weaknesses and work to remove them going forward.
March 8, 2021A shortage in aluminum cans continues as a variety of factors contribute to the shortage.
February 26, 2021Federal efforts to promote investment in domestic manufacturing may face a number of challenges related to supply chains, cost, and trade agreements, among others.
March 8, 2021Freedonia analysts consider what trends in packaging have emerged during the pandemic, and whether they are likely to stick around.
January 13, 2021Recycled plastic bottles, bags, and film can also be made into things like pipe, decking, fencing, furniture, and fleece; and recycled glass containers can be used in the cement manufacturing process and to make countertops.
January 12, 2022While the coronavirus – particularly the delta variant – remains a threat to the US economy, many consumers are guardedly optimistic about the future.
July 30, 2021Single-use plastic bags make a come back during the pandemic.
March 26, 2020