Packaging

Fresh coffee beans was one of the best performers among the various hot drinks categories in 2023, benefiting from premiumisation. In particular, it has been benefiting from single-origin and speciality coffee, as consumers become more concerned…

Single-serve fresh ground coffee pods that are compostable are gaining significant traction in the US hot drinks market, championed by brands like Bugle Call Coffee and San Francisco Bay Coffee. Bugle Call Coffee offers convenient and compostable…

Instant coffee continues to be the biggest product area in the Turkish hot drinks market, with flexible plastic the dominant pack type in this category. Although aluminium/plastic pouches are seeing strong growth and gaining share in instant coffee,…

Flexible aluminium/plastic and folding cartons are the main packaging types used for hot drinks in Vietnam due to a number of factors. These packaging types offer convenience and are widely available through retail channels. Their lightweight design…

Flexible plastic remained the leading choice of packaging for ready meals in 2023. Its versatility in terms of adapting to different shapes and sizes means it can accommodate various types of meals, catering to diverse consumer preferences. This is…

Thin wall plastic containers have been gaining share in soup packaging, with this shift due to a number of reasons. Firstly, these containers are lightweight as well as easy to use and handle, making them a convenient option for both manufacturers…

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…

Due to factors like recyclability and functional design, folding cartons continue to gain pack type share in frozen ready meals in Canada, having already become the most popular packaging format in the category over the review period, just ahead of…

Flexible plastic is the most widely used pack type in meals and soups packaging in China. This is due to this packaging type being lightweight and durable, making it easy to transport and store, which is particularly important for busy urban…

Due to its portability and flexibility, which seamlessly align with on-the-go consumption habits, flexible aluminium/plastic packaging is the preferred choice for meals and soups packaging in Colombia. Its protective barrier properties ensure…