Packaging

As France continued to emerge from the pandemic, work-from-home activities, which had been prevalent in 2020, when the pandemic first hit the country, were, to a great extent, coming to an end, with people returning to the office. After the spike in…

The influence of sustainability is changing the landscape of packaging materials across industries, driving a marked trend towards eco-friendly solutions at the same time as adapting to changing consumer demands. Sustainable packaging materials are…

Flavoured/mixed lager packaging continued to register strong growth in France's alcoholic drinks packaging industry in 2022, helped by changing consumer preferences and the demand for unique taste experiences. Breweries sought to differentiate their…

The large size of the oral care packaging category in the French beauty and personal care industry can be attributed to a cultural emphasis on personal care and grooming, with oral health seen as an essential aspect of overall hygiene and beauty in…

HDPE bottles remains the main pack type in French home care, dominating packaging unit volumes in categories like bleach or home care disinfectants. The heightened health and hygiene awareness due to the pandemic saw home care disinfectants record a…

Following the arrival of COVID-19 in France, local consumers were faced with lockdown and curfew restrictions for much of 2020. Combined with the closure of consumer foodservice for much of the year, this meant that consumers spent much more time at…

The overall ready meals category reacted in two ways during 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the virus, first hit France. Most categories saw a boost to their sales and therefore also…