Analysts have suggested that it is just a matter of time before energy prices increase further, bringing more bad news to plastic packaging manufacturers who are finding it increasingly difficult to absorb rising costs. If this were to happen, it would likely have a knock-on effect on food and beverage manufacturers. The root of problem is that the cost of natural gas and petroleum, the starting point for the production of many types of packaging resins, has increased consistently over the past 12 months.
