Packaging

Following a surge in demand at the height of the pandemic due to prolonged home seclusion, demand for sauces, dips and condiments, and therefore associated packaging, started to stabilise in 2021 with further volume declines being recorded in 2022…

Although Japanese consumers were already typically health-conscious, they have now become even more concerned about improving their overall health through their diet, thereby supporting the increasing shift towards meat and seafood substitutes…

There was a surge in demand for frozen fruit during the pandemic as they could be stored, thereby reducing the need for consumers to leave their homes to purchase fresh varieties. Despite a notable slowdown in 2022, demand for frozen fruit continued…

In 2022, brick liquid cartons remained the leading pack type for plant-based milk, the largest category in plant-based dairy in Japan. On the other hand, shaped liquid cartons remained a small, but growing niche as a packaging alternative. The…

In 2022, flexible packaging, consisting of plastic pouches and flexible plastic, remained the most popular packaging format for shelf stable soup, followed by metal food cans. This was because plastic pouches are lightweight and easy to handle, which…

Gable top liquid cartons remained the most preferred pack type for fresh milk in Japan in 2022, although the share of shaped liquid cartons was also significant. Following a fall in demand for both packaging types the previous year, demand improved…

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in confectionery packaging. This is because local consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental impact of their choices, and they are demanding more sustainable products. Therefore, in 2022,…

In 2022, folding cartons remained one of the most preferred packaging formats for dried baby food alongside flexible aluminium/plastic. Folding cartons is preferred by some consumers of dried baby food as this packaging type can be tailored for easy…

Demand for honey is being supported by the rising health awareness trend in the country, which was bolstered by the onset of the pandemic. Many Indonesian consumers have developed the habit of consuming honey on a daily basis in the hope of…

Continued growth was being seen in product areas of sauces, dips and condiments in Indonesia in 2022 that facilitate the convenient, quick and easy preparation of home-cooked meals, such as recipe sauces, bouillon, and herbs and spices. This is…

As Indonesians returned to the office and classroom as well as resumed their social and leisure activities, there was growing demand for processed food to cope with the resumption of hectic, on-the-go lifestyles. During 2022, with many consumers…

Shelf stable fruit’s growth in Indonesia is due to the prolonged shelf life that these products offer. In addition, these products require less stringent temperature control during storage and transportation, making them well-suited for Indonesia’s…

The continued growth of plant-based milk and its packaging unit volumes can be attributed to a convergence of factors. Rising health consciousness and dietary preferences, along with heightened environmental awareness, are propelling the demand for…

The growth of meals and soups packaging in Indonesia is being driven by rapid urbanisation and evolving lifestyles, leading to increased demand for convenient food options as individuals have less time for cooking meals from scratch. Rising…

The growth of drinking milk product packaging in Indonesia’s dairy industry is driven by various factors, such as the expansion of the urban population and busier lifestyles. The rising middle class with increased purchasing power is also…

Countlines packaging was recording some of the strongest growth in confectionery packaging in Indonesia in 2022 as it typically includes individually wrapped chocolates or candies to cater to the trend of convenient, on-the-go consumption. As urban…

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 packaging unit volume sales in sweet spreads continued to grow dynamically in 2022 as Indian consumers’ awareness of Western diets continued to increase. Rapid urbanisation and exposure to global culture was helping to drive this trend, and…

In the wake of the pandemic, a number of factors have helped maintain an ongoing interest in home cooking after the boost to this trend driven by the COVID-19 restrictions. Hybrid work modes have become widespread in India, seeing consumers…

With the resumption of busy lives following the pandemic, consumers in India’s urban centres are increasingly looking for convenient and time-saving packaged food products. While India has traditionally consumed fresh meat, rapid urbanisation and…