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Get the latest copy of Central and Eastern European Packaging magazine!
If you would like a copy of the most recent edition of CEE Packaging magazine please write to alan (at) ceepackaging.com. The magazine has in depth insights in the economies of various countries in the region as well as recent news on the FMCG and packaging sectors!
Read ArticleEarth Hour 2010 – “Lights out” for climate protection
With the “Earth Hour” project the WWF is calling for people all round the world to switch off the lights for an hour on 27 March 2010 and thus make a symbolic gesture for climate protection.
Read ArticleTelecoms market in Central and Eastern Europe: time for new strategies
The value of the telecoms markets in Central and Eastern European countries as measured in local currencies decreased but only slightly in 2009. However, due to financial crisis and those currencies weakening, in euro terms the market lost a sixth of its value. First signs of macroeconomic recovery have already been visible. Operators must decide now what services would grant them the highest margins in the coming years.
Read ArticleBridging the gap between sales and marketing
As more executives are being held accountable for process and sales optimization, bridging the gap and aligning sales with marketing is a critical imperative versus a luxury of company culture. The study, which reached out to a wide cross-section of marketing, sales and channel management professions worldwide, is part of a new initiative to help companies drive business performance, improve lead quality and conversion rates, and acquire higher value, more profitable customers through better analytics. The report aggregates a worldwide audience of sales professionals seeking to further their effectiveness through knowledge exchange, peer-to-peer networking and best practice studies
Read ArticleThe road to greener goods
Growing demand for more environmentally sustainable goods and services within the European Union has brought about the launch of two new environment-focused groups for the European retail sector and the European food chain. What are their aims?
Read ArticleCan is claimed to go on
Packaging fashions come and go but the can lives on! As the food can celebrates the 200 years of its inception, we look at how the unique properties of steel for packaging have meant it is a high performing, safe, reliable and sustainable packaging solution for the future.
Read ArticleGDP increases in euro area in Q3 2008
Euro area (EA16) GDP increased by 0.4% and EU27 GDP by 0.3% during the third quarter of 2009, compared with the previous quarter, according to second estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the second quarter of 2009, growth rates were -0.1% in the euro area and -0.3% in the EU27.
Read Article70% of European steel being recycled (but only 22% in Poland)
The latest figures from APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) show that 70% of steel packaging is recycled in Europe. This represents over 2.5 million tonnes of food and drinks cans and other steel containers being recycled in 2008, saving 3.9 million tonnes of CO2. According to the latest available data, this places recycling rates for steel above those of other packaging materials such as plastic, beverage cartons and glass.
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Poland named as ethical travel destination
Are you the kind of traveler who wants to have a great time AND feel good about where your travel budget is going?
Read ArticleHeightened Focus on Receivables Management Having Stabilising Effect on Payment Behaviour
The recession has resulted in more companies worldwide paying greater attention to their receivables to stabilize their cash flow and balance sheets. The result has been very little deterioration in payment behaviour and in some countries an improvement has been realised.
Read ArticleChallenging times for clothing and footwear retailers in Poland
2009 has been a very difficult year for clothing and footwear retailers. With falling sales and rising operational costs, most companies are facing financial difficulties. As a result, many are launching restructuring programmes while actively looking for an investor which could help them to survive.
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