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We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. Mintec has an experienced data driven Intelligence team with strong research skills and knowledge across a wide range of markets. We will bring you top stories covering categories such as Dairy, Nuts, Grains, Meat and much more. #### /TOPICS ### /TOPICS - [Beverages (7)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/beverages) - [Chemicals (2)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/chemicals) - [Dairy & Eggs (88)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/dairy-eggs) - [Economics (14)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/economics) - [Energy & Transport (25)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/energy-transport) - [Fish & Seafood (47)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/fish-seafood) - [Food Ingredients (34)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/food-ingredients) - [Fruit & Juices (41)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/fruit-juices) - [Grains & Feed (111)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/grains-feed) - [Herbs, Spices & Plants (5)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/herbs-spices-plants) - [Industrial Materials (29)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/industrial-materials) - [Meat & poultry (54)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/meat-poultry) - [Metals & Ores (41)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/metals-ores) - [Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruit (106)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/nuts-seeds-dried-fruit) - [Oilseeds, Oils & Fats (201)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/oilseeds-oils-fats) - [Plastics & Textiles (26)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/plastics-textiles) - [Pulp, Paper & Wood (26)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/pulp-paper-wood) - [Vegetables & Pulses (66)](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/tag/vegetables-pulses) #### /Top stories [back to insight ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/our-insight) [![European plastics prices rise on higher production costs and shipping disruptions](https://www.mintecglobal.com/hubfs/Blog%20header%20-%20European%20plastics%20prices%20rise%20on%20higher%20production%20costs%20and%20shipping%20disruptions.jpg) ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/european-plastics-prices-rise-on-higher-production-costs-and-shipping-disruptions) ## [European plastics prices rise on higher production costs and shipping disruptions](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/european-plastics-prices-rise-on-higher-production-costs-and-shipping-disruptions) Since peaking in summer 2022, plastics prices have been in a visible... February 21, 2024 [![The Mintec Global Packaging Index decreased by 15% 2023](https://www.mintecglobal.com/hubfs/Header%20-%20The%20Mintec%20Global%20Packaging%20Index%20decreased%20by%2015%25%202023.jpg) ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/global-packaging-index-decreased-15-2023) ## [The Mintec Global Packaging Index decreased by 15% 2023](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/global-packaging-index-decreased-15-2023) The Mintec Global Packaging Category Index (MCI) [Mintec Code: MC08]... February 19, 2024 [![](https://www.mintecglobal.com/hubfs/25328793_Plastic_bottlesXS-Nov-22-2023-04-09-06-7815-PM.jpg) ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-mintec-global-packaging-index-decreased-by-0.4-m-o-m-in-november-2023) ## [The Mintec Global Packaging Index decreased by 0.4% m-o-m in November 2023](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-mintec-global-packaging-index-decreased-by-0.4-m-o-m-in-november-2023) The Mintec Global Packaging Category Index (MCI) fell by 0.4%... December 19, 2023 [![](https://www.mintecglobal.com/hubfs/25328793_Plastic_bottlesXS-Dec-12-2023-03-13-09-5610-PM.jpg) ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/ldpe-prices-decline-on-ample-supply-and-the-falling-crude-oil-price) ## [LDPE prices decline on ample supply and the falling crude oil price](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/ldpe-prices-decline-on-ample-supply-and-the-falling-crude-oil-price) In recent months, market players have reported that supply across... December 12, 2023 [![](https://www.mintecglobal.com/hubfs/25328793_Plastic_bottlesXS-Nov-22-2023-04-09-06-7815-PM.jpg) ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-mintec-global-packaging-index-rose-by-1-m-o-m-in-october-2023) ## [The Mintec Global Packaging Index rose by 1% m-o-m in October 2023](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-mintec-global-packaging-index-rose-by-1-m-o-m-in-october-2023) The Mintec Category Index (MCI) for global packaging maintained an... November 22, 2023 [![](https://www.mintecglobal.com/hubfs/25328793_Plastic_bottlesXS-Oct-23-2023-03-26-08-4234-PM.jpg) ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-mintec-global-packaging-index-rose-by-0.2-m-o-m-in-september-2023) ## [The Mintec Global Packaging Index rose by 0.2% m-o-m in September 2023](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-mintec-global-packaging-index-rose-by-0.2-m-o-m-in-september-2023) The Mintec Category Index (MCI) for global packaging rose by 0.2%... October 23, 2023 [![](https://www.mintecglobal.com/hubfs/25328793_Plastic_bottlesXS-Oct-09-2023-01-49-01-9504-PM.jpg) ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-uk-reduces-plastic-consumption-as-ban-comes-into-force) ## [The UK reduces plastic consumption as ban comes into force](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-uk-reduces-plastic-consumption-as-ban-comes-into-force) A ban on the use of certain types of plastic has come into force from... October 9, 2023 [![](https://www.mintecglobal.com/hubfs/25328793_Plastic_bottlesXS-4.jpg) ](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-mintec-global-packaging-index-declined-by-0.3-m-o-m-in-july-2023-with-august-data-indicating-a-decline-so-far) ## [The Mintec Global Packaging Index declined by 0.3% m-o-m in July 2023, with August data ...](https://www.mintecglobal.com/top-stories/the-mintec-global-packaging-index-declined-by-0.3-m-o-m-in-july-2023-with-august-data-indicating-a-decline-so-far) According to the latest available data, the Mintec Category Index... September 20, 2023 ## Contact Us #### Have any questions? 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