Packaging

The growth of milk formula packaging in the baby food industry in Brazil is due to an increase in demand for milk formula as a convenient alternative to breastfeeding, which is driving the need for reliable packaging solutions for this product. Milk…

Chocolate confectionery packaging continued to record strong growth in Brazil, helped by a surge in both consumption of and demand for chocolate products, particularly premium and high-quality options. Brand owners have been investing in attractive…

Yoghurt packaging in Brazil was recording positive, if relatively modest, growth in its unit volumes in 2022. This was attributed to an increase in focus on health and wellness among local consumers, which was helping drive demand for yoghurt, which…

Frozen ready meals, the biggest category in Brazilian meals and soups packaging in unit volume terms, continued to grow in 2022. This was attributed to the increasing demand for convenient and time-saving meal solutions. With changing lifestyles and…

After the initial surge in interest and demand for plant-based dairy products, as consumers sought alternatives to traditional dairy for health, environmental and ethical reasons, plant-based dairy, and its packaging, had been in decline for a number…

Processed fruit and vegetables packaging continued to grow in Brazil in 2022, in spite of already having enjoyed a spike in demand in the past two years due to the additional home cooking during the pandemic. Consumers are increasingly looking for…

The continued growth of processed meat and seafood in Brazil can be attributed to factors such as convenience, increased disposable incomes, urbanisation, product innovation and cultural significance. Processed meat products offer time-saving…

In 2022, the packaging unit volumes of sauces, dips and condiments in Brazil continued to grow, driven by factors such as increasing demand for convenient and diverse food options on the back of changing consumer preferences and urbanisation, which…

The packaging of jams and preserves was recording the strongest growth in Brazil’s sweet spreads market in 2022, helped by increasing interest in health and natural products among consumers. Jams and preserves are perceived as healthier options than…

Aluminium/plastic pouches continued to gain traction in prepared baby food in 2022, with dynamic growth being seen in this year, and more expected over the forecast period. This pack type continued to take share from other modes of packaging in 2022.…

With flexible packaging maintaining its dominant position in confectionery packaging, it has therefore been growing at very similar rates to confectionery as a whole in 2020, 2021 and 2022, with healthy growth rates in the first two years and…

Thin wall plastic containers are used in a wide range of dairy products, but most heavily in yoghurt, cheese, fromage frais and quark, and cream. In 2022, thin wall plastic containers were in decline in all four of these categories in which they have…

Because of their adaptability, visual attractiveness and practical benefits, folding cartons are a popular pack type for meals and soups. Folding cartons act as a barrier against external elements, such as light, moisture and air, preserving the…

In 2022, liquid cartons, mainly brick liquid cartons but also gable top liquid cartons, were recording strong growth in plant-based dairy. These pack types are predominantly used in the biggest and most dynamic category of plant-based milk. Both of…

Due to the greater amount of time Germans spent at home as well as foodservice closures, 2020 saw consumers cooking and eating more meals at home in this year, providing a boost to the various products on offer in the processed fruit and vegetables…

For a multitude of reasons, flexible plastic is the main pack type used in processed meat and seafood in Germany. Flexible plastic packaging serves as a barrier against outside factors such as air, moisture or contaminants. This aids in the…

While chili sauces recorded declining packaging unit volumes in 2022, sales were still higher than pre-pandemic, given the two years of strong growth seen in 2020 and 2021. Glass bottles continue to dominate packaging in chili sauces, with brands…

Although other pack types are used in the packaging of jams and preserves, such as thin wall plastic containers, other plastic jars and metal tins, glass jars continue to be the dominant packaging format in this category. Glass jars have been…

Dried baby food packaging was recording strong growth in Indonesia in 2022. The convenience and portability offered by its folding carton primary packaging and flexible aluminium/plastic secondary packaging have made it a favoured choice among busy…

The demand for dried baby food in Italy has been gradually declining due to the growing trend among Italian parents to feed their babies and infants with fresh and natural foods. This trend is being driven by concerns about additives, preservatives…