Packaging

Glass jars continued to dominate sweet spreads packaging in Vietnam in 2023, due to the popularity of this pack type for honey, and jams and preserves. This is primarily due to its ability to preserve the quality and flavour of the content. Glass is…

Fish sauces accounted for high and rising packaging volumes in Vietnam in 2023. PET bottles remained the leading pack type for fish sauces in Vietnam in 2023. However, this pack type saw declines in packaging volumes from 2021 onwards, at the expense…

Tofu is very popular in Vietnam, where it is a mainstream product, rather than the preserve of vegetarians, vegans, and hard-core health and wellness enthusiasts. Many grocery retail chains stock a dozen or more brands. On VinMart’s e-commerce…

Processed fruit and vegetables packaging managed to record modest growth in Vietnam in 2023, due to growing demand for convenience in food consumption, with such products offering consumers easy-to-prepare and ready-to-use options. These products…

In Vietnam, brick liquid cartons was the leading pack type used for plant-based milk in 2023, due to its excellent preservation qualities, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. These cartons provide an airtight and light-resistant environment,…

In 2023, dried ready meals led packaging volumes within meals and soups in Vietnam. Within this category, flexible plastic was the exclusive pack type in 2023, due to its lightweight and durable nature, which is ideal for transportation and storage,…

In 2023, thin wall plastic containers continued to dominate butter and spreads packaging in Vietnam, primarily due to the cost-effectiveness, lightweight nature, and durability of this pack type. These containers offer excellent protection against…

Sugar confectionery dominates overall confectionery packaging volumes in Vietnam, with such products remaining highly popular amongst Vietnamese consumers of all ages. These products are often seen as an affordable treat, and are enjoyed on various…

Metal tins remained the leading pack type for powder milk formula in Vietnam in 2023. Metal tins effectively protect the content from external factors such as moisture, light and contaminants, ensuring the product remains fresh and safe for…

Thin wall plastic containers are the main pack type used in sweet spreads packaging and were also continuing to gain share in the overall category in 2023. Thin wall plastic containers are the dominant pack type in chocolate spreads in the United…

In the United Arab Emirates, sauces, dips and condiments packaging is seeing glass jars taking share from metal food cans. This change is being driven by a mix of factors. Environmentally, glass jars are more recyclable and have a smaller carbon…

Flexible plastic, which is the dominant pack type for frozen processed meat and seafood in the United Arab Emirates, continued to record positive growth in this category in 2023. It has excellent barrier properties, protecting the meat or seafood…

With shelf stable products dominating processed fruit and vegetables in packaging unit volume terms, metal food cans continued to be the dominant pack type in the overall processed fruit and vegetables category in 2023. While shelf stable fruit and…

The vast majority of consumers typically consume dairy products, but as the health and wellness trend spreads across the United Arab Emirates, a niche segment of the population has shown an increasing preference for plant-based foods. Plant-based…

Flexible aluminium/plastic is the dominant pack type in dry soup, which, given it is the biggest category in overall meals and soups, means that it is also therefore the dominant meals and soups packaging format. Flexible aluminium/plastic was also…

In December 2022, Almarai successfully conducted a commercial trial utilising 10% post-consumer recycled PET plastic in its Zabadi cups. This initiative, launched officially in 2023, aims to drive demand for post-consumer recycled material, thereby…

In 2023, flexible plastic not only continued to dominate confectionery packaging unit volumes, but also gained more pack type share. Flexible plastic often includes multiple layers that provide an effective barrier against moisture, air and light.…

With milk formula accounting for almost half of total baby food packaging unit volumes, and metal tins the dominant pack type in milk formula, this packaging format therefore remains the leading one in overall baby food, given metal tins also has a…

Glass jars, already the leading pack type in the category, have been gaining further share in chocolate spreads due to their sustainability advantages over plastic packaging. Glass jars are considered more environmentally friendly because they are…

While plastic pouches will remain the leading pack type in the category, HDPE bottles are expected to be gaining share in ketchup over the forecast period, with this pack type appreciated for its sturdy and durable construction, which helps protect…