Consulting
Packaging consulting, grounded in sourced data.
SPI is a focused packaging team. We help manufacturers, converters, brand owners, sustainability teams and investors answer specific packaging questions, using the same sourced data behind our trackers and tools.
Services
Each service page sets out who it is for, the problem it solves, the scope, the deliverables, our method and its limits.
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Packaging Regulatory Intelligence
EPR, plastic taxes, bans, recycled-content, labelling and deposit rules mapped to your materials, markets and deadlines.
Scope, deliverables and method - 02
Sustainable Packaging Strategy
Material alternatives, recyclability reviews, reuse options and redesign priorities that meet targets and rules.
Scope, deliverables and method - 03
Packaging Market & Competitive Intelligence
Market assessments, competitor benchmarks, demand drivers and the geographies worth entering.
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Packaging Strategy & Growth
Where to grow next: market entry, segment priorities, pricing intelligence and go-to-market plans.
Scope, deliverables and method - 05
Packaging Procurement & Supplier Intelligence
Supplier mapping, capability comparisons and diversification options for packaging and materials.
Scope, deliverables and method - 06
Packaging Innovation & Technology
Technology landscapes, patent activity and emerging materials, assessed for commercial readiness.
Scope, deliverables and method - 07
Packaging Investment & Transaction Intelligence
Target screening, commercial due diligence and market attractiveness for packaging assets.
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Custom Packaging Research
A study, dataset, company profile or forecast built for one specific question.
Scope, deliverables and method
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How every assignment runs
Desk research, data analysis, structured interviews where agreed, modelling and written recommendations.
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Scope
A scoping call and a written brief: the decision to support, geographies, materials and formats, and time horizon.
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Source plan
The public, licensed and client-supplied sources we will use. Every external fact keeps its original source, date and scope.
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Evidence
Desk research and SPI datasets such as the Regulation Tracker and Buyers Database, plus interviews only when scoped and agreed.
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Analysis
Sourced data is kept visibly separate from SPI estimates and interpretation, and every assumption is listed.
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Check
A second member of the SPI team checks numbers and sources before delivery. Corrections are logged.
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Deliver
A report or deck, a data annex and a read-out call, with one round of clarifications included.
Engagement formats
| Format | What it is |
|---|---|
| Briefing | One question answered from existing SPI data: a call and a short memo. |
| Sprint | Two to four weeks on one market or topic. Most work starts here. |
| Programme | Six to twelve weeks across several markets or workstreams, delivered in phases. |
| Retainer | Ongoing monitoring with regular change notes and read-outs. |
Every assignment is quoted after a scoping call, with the scope, deliverables, timing and fee fixed in a written proposal before work starts.
What we do not do
- Estimates are not guarantees; scenario results depend on the assumptions stated with them.
- We do not invent contacts, purchase volumes, supplier relationships or packaging specifications. Gaps are reported as gaps.
- Coverage is limited to the sources named in the source plan.
We do not give legal advice or legal representation, carry out certified or laboratory testing, issue certifications or audit opinions, or file with regulators on your behalf. Where you need one of these, we say so in the proposal and can point you to a qualified provider.
Ask the SPI team
Tell us the decision you need to make.
Share the markets, materials and timing. The SPI team replies by email with a first view or a few questions.
Prefer email? Write to sales@strategicpackaginginsights.com.
- Q1
Which packaging rules apply to us in each market we sell in?
We map each market's EPR, tax, ban, recycled-content, labelling and deposit rules against your materials and formats, and show which are in force, adopted or only proposed.
- Q2
What could EPR fees and plastic taxes cost us next year?
We apply published fee tables and tax rates to your tonnages and recycled content, and show the result as scenarios with every rate sourced.
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Can you tell us when a rule changes?
Yes. The free tracker alerts cover rule changes by country; a monitoring retainer adds monthly notes on what the changes mean for your portfolio.