Although a small part of a large package, caps and closures play a sizable role within packaging. Impacting everything from recyclability and ease of use to its potential to preserve nutrition, caps and closures experts highlight recent trends are spawning the development of the next generation of caps and closures.

Clint Rush, director of marketing and business development for Closure Systems International (CSI), Indianapolis, says one current trend influencing the market is the growing base of baby boomer consumers. With many in the demographic aged 60 and older, a demand has emerged for closures that are more ergonomic and intuitive to use.