Packaging

Asia Pacific accounts for the bulk of the world’s waste, especially plastics used heavily in beverages, thus there is a pressing need for beverage companies in the region to invest in sustainable packaging. This report analyses consumer trends and…

In 2023, 500ml glass bottles dominated the packaging of alcoholic drinks in Ukraine, including for beer, vodka, and craft spirits. The popularity of this format is due to tradition, consumer preferences, and demand for eco-friendly packaging. Brands…

In 2023, beer continued to account for the overwhelming majority of total packaging retail volumes in alcoholic drinks in Turkey, at over 90%. Growth in sales of beer in the country in 2023 can be attributed to increased disposable incomes and shifts…

Beer accounted for the most significant total packaging retail volumes in Poland in 2023. Within beer, glass bottles continued to hold the highest share of packaging volumes, and although it saw a decline in actual packaging volumes in 2023, it saw a…

Metal beverage cans continued to dominate beer packaging in Switzerland in 2023 over glass bottles, due to this pack type’s lightweight, portable, and eco-friendly attributes. Feldschlösschen and Calanda increasingly favoured cans towards the end of…

In Sweden, metal beverage cans have become increasingly popular across various alcoholic drinks categories. Their convenience, recyclability, and cost-effectiveness align with Swedish consumers’ growing focus on sustainability. In 2023, metal…

Traditionally, glass bottles was the leading pack type for beer in Argentina. Glass bottles have excellent barrier properties which protect the contents of the product from external factors such as moisture, air and light and help to maintain the…

Following years of challenges inhibiting launch activity, due to stockouts, SKU rationalisations and product framework optimisations, manufacturers are now ambitious about providing value to consumers through healthier, more sensorial, and culturally…

In Romania, glass bottles are the preferred packaging for alcoholic beverages, a choice rooted in tradition and consumer preference. This preference is exemplified by major brands such as Ursus and Timi?oreana, which continue to use glass bottles for…

While glass accounts for only around a tenth of overall packaging unit volumes in Western Europe, it is responsible for 70% of alcoholic drinks packaging. Glass bottles make up two thirds of beer packaging and dominate in wine and spirits. While…

In 2023, glass bottles retained popularity as a pack type for non alcoholic wine in the Netherlands, with stronger growth expected in the coming years. This was driven by a shift in consumer behaviour among the Dutch, who have been increasingly…

In 2023, glass bottles solidified its position as the leading pack type for alcoholic drinks in Colombia, gaining further volume share, particularly in beer, other spirits and fortified wine and vermouth. Colombians have a longstanding cultural…

Glass bottles is historically the dominant pack type for non alcoholic wine in Canada, and recorded further double-digit total volume growth within this category in 2023 due to shift in consumer preferences. In 2023, Canada witnessed a new trend…

In Vietnam, alcoholic drinks total packaging retail volumes continued to be overwhelmingly dominated by beer in 2023, accounting for nearly 99% of the total. Within beer, the only pack types with notable packaging volumes are glass bottles and metal…

After surpassing glass bottles in terms of total packaging retail volumes in alcoholic drinks in the UK in 2018, metal beverage cans remained the preferred packaging choice in 2023, particularly beer, which accounts for the most significant packaging…

The decision of the United Arab Emirates government to remove the 30% municipality tax on alcoholic beverages at the start of 2023 marked a significant shift for alcoholic drinks packaging. This regulatory change made alcoholic drinks more affordable…

Beer continued to account for the highest total packaging retail volumes in alcoholic drinks in Thailand in 2023. Glass bottles dominated packaging volumes of beer in this year. Despite this, the category experienced a notable trend towards the…

Beer accounted for the most significant total packaging retail volumes within alcoholic drinks in Spain in 2023, and continued to see growth in this year. In 2023, glass bottles gained share from metal beverage cans in beer, although the latter…

In 2023, beer continued to account for the most significant total packaging retail volumes within alcoholic drinks in the Philippines. Within beer, glass bottles remained the pack type to hold the most significant share of unit volumes. Although…

Beer accounted for the most significant total packaging retail volumes in South Africa in 2023. Within beer, domestic lager was the most significant category, and the 750ml pack size was the most popular amongst South African consumers, accounting…