Demand of single-use foodservice products in US to grow 3% annually to 2021 / Sustainability a lasting trend / Freedonia report

Consumption forecast to rise more than 10% in 2017 / Urbanisation and spread of supermarket chains drive demand / Injection moulding leads plastic processing capabilities / Pagev report and AMI database

Healthcare market to reach USD 6 bn in 2027 / Strong demand from dentistry and hearing aid sectors / Smithers Rapra report

IK industry association notes very positive mood / Strong hopes for good economic development

Certain packaging plastics required to be oxo-degradable / Customs checks since December 2017

Strong growth in consumption in Europe and worldwide / Schönwald Consulting and AMI studies

EU imposes antitrust fines on five airbags, seat belts and steering wheels suppliers

Demands on plastics in medical applications rising steadily / Digitisation and outsourcing remain key trends at "Compamed 2017"

Production value up by almost 4% / Industry association expecting a positive outcome for the year

Economic revival spurs growth in plastic packaging / GlobalData report

Use of plastics in agriculture increasing worldwide / Reaction to shortage of land area and water / Biodegradable mulch films included in EU fertilisers regulation for first time / Biopolymers and recycling associations have conflicting opinions

Antitrust lawsuit in France ends / Huge fines for Tarkett, Forbo and Gerflor / Manufacturers' association also convicted

Strategic reorientation by industry leaders / New car registrations exclusively electric from 2026 on? / Plastics manufacturers and automotive suppliers remain calm / Big data in the car / Highlights from the "IAA"

European market at EUR 13.8 bn in 2016 / Italy, Poland and Turkey were fastest growing industries

Global consumption to grow by 3.7% per year to 2022 / Popularity of single-serve packs boosts demand / Smithers Pira report