What do you think will be the top “revelation,” or the emerging trend most likely to affect the packaging industry, in 2010?

How well did you meet your business objectives during 2009, despite the weak economy?

How well did you meet your business objectives during 2009, despite the weak economy?

What was the most influential trend in the packaging industry for your company during 2009?

What effect is the push toward portion-control sizes and smaller packages having on the development of new containers?

How has the need to disclose carbon emissions affected your company and the packaging industry in general?

Is there increased pressure in the United States from consumers demanding less packaging and buying consumer brands that appeal to that concern?

Do consumers read traditional packaging labels, or is another method needed to dispense valuable information?

Do you expect the global packaging industry to pick up the sales pace in the second half of 2009 or must that wait until 2010?

Is the need acute for greater consumer transparency on packages that showcase how sustainable a package or products is?

What are your thoughts on Wal-Mart’s announcement that it will create a sustainability index to rank products on its shelves? Is it good or bad for the packaging industry?

Is the recent rush of new packaging applications offering lighter weight a symptom of the weak economy, or will it continue after the economy recovers?

Is there a great market opportunity for PET containers in the area of colored, non-transparent applications, or is this a market better served by other materials?