Packaging

Flexible plastic and folding cartons remained popular packaging types for dried baby food in South Africa (the second largest category in baby food packaging), as they are considered more lightweight and easy to transport, making them convenient for…

In 2022, dried baby food was only offered in three pack types: flexible aluminium/plastic, flexible plastic and folding cartons. However, flexible aluminium/plastic was the dominant packaging format in this category, as it is easy to open, reseal and…

Following the surge in demand for sweet spreads in 2020 in line with pandemic-induced home seclusion, thereby enabling more frequent breakfast and snacking opportunities, retail unit volumes of sweet spreads packaging in the Netherlands stagnated…

In a repeat of 2021’s weaker performance, the decline in retail unit volumes of sauces, dips, and condiments packaging in 2022 in the Netherlands was due to a stabilising of demand following the stockpiling witnessed in 2020 due to pandemic-related…

The ongoing dynamic retail unit volume growth recorded by packaging for meat and seafood substitutes including tofu within processed meat and seafood packaging at the end of the review was due to the rising popularity of plant-based and vegetarian…