Packaging

Although squeezable plastic tubes remains the dominant pack type for toothpaste, folding cartons were eating into this pack type’s share over the review period. This could be attributed to two main reasons: customer perception and sustainability.…

Oral care packaging remained the largest beauty and personal care packaging category in China in 2022 in terms of retail unit volume sales. Squeezable plastic tubes, folding cartons and blister and strip packs are the main packaging formats used in…

The growth of skin care packaging in Canada can be attributed to an increasing demand for skin care products as Canadians place a greater emphasis on self-care and wellness. This has led to a greater need for packaging solutions that accommodate the…

In 2022, bar soap remained the biggest product area in beauty and personal care packaging in Brazil. The main pack type used for bar soap is flexible paper, which accounts for more than half of the packaging unit volumes in this category. However, it…

Beauty and personal care packaging unit volume sales in Australia recorded modest growth in 2022 as the market stabilised following the declines seen in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic boosted awareness of the importance of health and hygiene in 2020 and…

The increasing demand for oral care packaging in Argentina can be attributed to factors such as rising levels of oral health awareness and the popularity of cosmetic dentistry, which has resulted in greater demand for oral care products. To stand out…

Ball Corp is the leading manufacturer of metal beverage can packaging globally. The company has a particularly strong presence in the Americas and Europe, although it could benefit from further expansion in the Asia Pacific region. It is well…

As e-commerce growth rates slow from historic highs, the online channel is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While potential exists with e-commerce accounting for 50% of retail’s expected growth in the next five years, retailers…

Milk formula packaging was recording positive growth in 2022, helped by the increasing awareness among Vietnamese parents about the importance of infant nutrition and the benefits of formula milk. More parents are therefore turning to milk formula…

The packaging unit volumes used in liquid milk formula in Turkey saw very strong growth again in 2022. Convenience was playing a crucial role in this trend, as liquid milk formula is pre-mixed and ready to use, making it easier for busy parents to…