U.S. Beverage Consumption Bounces Back with Opportunities to Innovate

As Americans slowly resumed activities in the summer months that required having a beverage on hand or within easy reach, non-alcoholic beverages purchased for off-premises consumption increased to $101.6 billion in the third quarter.  Read more here.

Plastics Industry Annual Business Outlook

Inflation: The Economy’s Barking Dog

The U.S. economy recovered quicker than expected from the slowdown last year. The strong demand for goods caused inventory to decrease. This occurred because the services sector of the economy was still under pandemic restrictions. Businesses generally welcome falling inventory due to brisk sales if they can restock or replenish their inventory. Read more here.

PLASTICS Quarterly Forecast

Plastics Quarterly Forecast consolidates the data into one comprehensive, user-friendly package that will arrive in your inbox every quarter, giving you more up-to-date information that you can use today to help your company grow its business.

The 2021 second-quarter report is now available, please click below to download it. This report is only available to members. If you are interested in becoming a member, learn more here. 

Discover the Latest Industry Data

 Plastics are key materials in durable and nondurable consumer goods. Did you know that retail sales of electronics and appliances rose 3.3% in June? That was a 37.3% increase from June last year. Check out the latest consumer goods data .

PLASTICS Packaging Summit

Developed as an industry focal point event, and building on the foundational legacy of previous events from PLASTICS Flexible Film & Bag Group and Rigid Plastic Packaging group, The PLASTICS Packaging Summit provides an in-depth analysis of market conditions, packaging innovations and sustainability/recycling efforts, while providing critical insight into current legislative attacks, materials supply shortages and workforce development and retention issues.