【正文】 D is involved 39 percent and design/engineering assist with 35 percent of packaging decisions. Processors were asked what packaging innovations would help them in their business, and onethird mentioned something related to sustainability. This includes ecofriendly packaging, easytorecycle materials, lighter weight materials and biodegradable plastic. A quarter mentioned innovation that would give them more options and designs. Others wanted various types of containers, and packaging that catches the eye. We need “biodegradable food quality packaging that is made from GMOfree plant material,” said one respondent with a tallorder. “Further lightweighting of HDPE bottles,” would help another. “PET bottles without ridges or ribbing for wraparound labels,” is a suggestion from another respondent. “Aluminum bottles with a closure that does not require expensive equipment to apply,” would also be appreciated. “Cheaper bottles — oildependent products are going to be even more expensive in the future,” sums up the need for options from another respondent. Methodology Beverage Industry’s 2020 Beverage Packaging Survey has a 95 percent confident level with a 177。 the other half expect to use the same or less from now to 2020. Most processors using aseptic packaging report prices holding steady this year. Aseptic “takes the need for cold storage out of the distribution chain and also improves shelf life,” explains a juice processor. “We would like to enter the aseptic juice box market for foodservice and kids,” says another natural juice processor. At this time, this study finds 3 percent of processors using PLA bottles. One processor would like “more PLA and at more economical pricing.” Finishing touches Plastic screwtop is the most popular closure for soft drinks, juices, bottled water and dairy beverages。 and metal crowns are preferred for energy drinks and beer. Wine — goes without saying really — is almost always cork. Looking at all processors in all categories, pressuresensitive labels are used by 57 percent. Cutandstack as well as shrinksleeve labels often are used by larger processors. Two of three use cutandstack and half use shrinksleeve. One processor responding to the survey uses “cornbased shrinksleeve labels.” The two most popular secondary packaging materials are paperboard and shrinkwrap. Paperboard is pretty much ubiquitous, used by 86 percent of beverage processors, and used exclusively by 63 percent. Shrinkwrap is used by 61 percent, of which a quarter say shrinkwrap is their preferred choice. During the next five years, processors will increase their use of shrinkwrap and flexible packaging. On the other hand, use of paperboard and ringtop carriers will remain at current levels or decrease. Overall, 41 percent of processors plan to increase their use of paperboard boxes through 2020, 36 percent plan to hold steady, and 18 percent will cut back. A small majority — 53 percent — paid more for paperboard this year pared to last. An increased use of paperboard reflects sales and growth。6 confidence interval. Senior management accounts for 44 percent of the respondents, and sales and marketing is 27 percent. Production is 8 percent of the sample, Ramp。 glass typically has two iterations. Processors consider package variety an important investment for success, and the survey asked them to explain why this was so. Fiftythree percent mentioned customer demand and sales as the driver. Also, 26 percent have a