Since its original debut in 1966, “Star Trek” has been one of the most successful TV series in science fiction TV history. Considered to have a large influence in popular culture as a result, “Star Trek” has since spawned nine successor series, 13 movies as of August 2020, merchandise and a multibillion-dollar industry collectively known as the Star Trek franchise. “Well, the whole history of Star Trek is the market demand,” said actor George Takei, aka Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the fictional starship USS Enterprise.
Within the beverage industry, as caps and closures successfully provide easy-to-use packaging solutions, experts note that demand for enhanced plastic closures from key beverage companies across the globe is influencing the market.