While plastics and packaging waste have shed a negative light on the packaging industry in recent years, the global COVID-19 pandemic offers retailers, brands, and package manufacturers an opportunity to reinforce the value of packaging.

Mintel’s Global Packaging Director, David Luttenberger, discusses the key impacts the pandemic is having on the industry, highlighting the opportunities for brands moving forward.

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David Luttenberger

David Luttenberger

David is the Global Packaging Director for Mintel.

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