Market Map
From biodegradable plastics to e-commerce cold chain, we take a look at how companies are creating more sustainable and connected packaging and labeling.
As e-commerce skyrockets and consumer demand for sustainability rises, companies in the packaging space are turning to new technology to keep up.
Corporations are testing several options on the sustainability front, including biodegradable plastics, seaweed-based films, and reuse and refill products. Mars Wrigley, for example, recently started working with Danimer Scientific to develop a signature form of biodegradable plastic for its Skittles brand.
Brands and retailers are also looking for packaging that provides insights into consumer buying patterns, improves inventory management, and prevents product spoilage. For instance, Amazon is partnering with startup Adrich to automate product reordering with smart tags that sense when consumers’ products are running low.
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Using CB Insights data, we identified 90+ startups making packaging and labeling more e-commerce friendly, sustainable, and intelligent. To explore the companies in this market map in more detail, check out our Packaging & Labeling Tech Collection.
This market map includes private, active companies only and is not meant to be exhaustive of companies in the space. Categories are not mutually exclusive.
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