North America

Alcoholic drinks packaging declined in the retail channel, increased in the foodservice channel and saw only minimal growth overall in Canada in 2022. While shifting consumer preferences towards premium and craft beverages have been seen in recent…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

The continued increase in packaging unit volumes for RTDs in the US, despite the overall decline in the alcoholic drinks packaging industry in this country, is attributed to factors such as convenience and portability, changing consumer preferences…

Total packaging volumes for baby food saw a slight rise in 2022, recouping most of the loss of sales seen in 2021. Thin wall plastic containers continued to be the leading pack type for baby food in 2022; however, this pack type saw a decline in its…

After seeing dynamic growth in in 2021, in 2022 packaging volumes of confectionery turned to slight decline, returning to around the pre-pandemic level. Chocolate confectionery and gum continued to see rising packaging volumes in 2022, although sugar…

Thin wall plastic containers remained the top packaging type in 2022, commonly used for products such as yoghurt, cream, and soft cheese. Although thin wall plastic containers remained the leading pack type for butter and spreads in 2022, folding…

Total meals and soups packaging saw a second year of decline in 2022, in a rebound after witnessing exceptional growth in the first year of the pandemic in 2020, although volumes remained higher than the pre-pandemic level. Although pack types such…

Gable top liquid cartons remained the most significant pack type for plant-based dairy products in the US in 2022, and continued to see slight growth in packaging volumes in this year, due to the popularity of this packaging format for plant-based…

Processed fruit and vegetables packaging volumes saw a second year of decline in 2022, falling after an exceptional year of growth in 2020 when consumers stockpiled during the pandemic; however, volumes remained above the pre-pandemic level. Although…

After seeing exceptional growth in packaging volumes for processed meat and seafood in 2020 due to the pandemic, volumes turned to slight decline in 2021, and this continued in 2022, although volumes remained above the pre-pandemic level. In 2022,…

For sauces, dips and condiments in the US, glass jars has cemented its position as the leading pack type, and continued to increase its share of overall packaging volumes in 2022. Although rigid plastic dominates packaging in table sauces such as…

Total packaging for sweet spreads saw a second year of slight decline in 2022, as sales continued to normalise after seeing an exceptional rise in 2020 during the pandemic. Nevertheless, sales remained above the pre-pandemic level. Although PET and…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

The briefing examines how the pulp commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on pulp price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity-consuming…

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

In 2022, packaging in Canada was consumer-centric, with their lifestyles and demands shaping the packaging industry. Sustainability was the key concern driving packaging innovation in Canada in 2022. The Canadian government released its Single-Use…

In 2022, the US saw a significant rise in the demand for convenient packaging solutions, reflecting evolving consumer lifestyles and preferences. This trend was catalysed by a multitude of factors, including the busy, on-the-go nature of modern life.…

Single-serve fresh ground coffee pods that are compostable are gaining significant traction in the US hot drinks market, championed by brands like Bugle Call Coffee and San Francisco Bay Coffee. Bugle Call Coffee offers convenient and compostable…

PepsiCo Beverages North America recently made another significant step on its sustainability journey by replacing plastic rings with paperboard packaging for carbonates multipacks in North America, starting from 29 August 2023. This was for both…

Thin wall plastic containers were the leading pack type in coffee packaging in 2023, and are expected to record growth in this category over the forecast period. This trend is attributed to the prevalence of fresh ground coffee pods in Canada, with…