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Strategy Briefing

Global Food Packaging: Innovating for Greater Convenience and Quality Image

37 pages, Aug 2016

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Growing at CAGR 3% to 1.9 trillion units in 2015, global retail sales of food packaging is on track for further expansion to 2020. A shift from loose to packaged foods will largely drive growth in Asia, Latin America and the AME region. Yet, the health and snacking trends will need to be met through packaging innovation. More portable dairy packs, portioned confectionery formats and packaging that suggest fresher products in the ambient aisles, will go a long way in Europe and North America.

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Global food packaging volumes up 3% in 2015

Growth in global retail sales of food packaging did not falter over 2015, volumes rising 3% to reach 1.9 trillion units. Looking to 2020, developing Asian and Latin American countries will see an ongoing switch from loose to packaged goods. In more mature regions such as North America and Western Europe, packaging is expected to deliver a greater consumer experience.

Thin wall plastic containers, PET bottles and pouches to benefit in consumer search for added value

Plastics will particularly benefit in food packaging globally as shoppers look for added value. While the ubiquitous flexible plastic lead growth prospects, thin wall plastic containers, pouches and to a lesser extent liquid cartons will expand in newer categories. Meanwhile PET bottles will help boost shelf presence in drinking milk products and table sauces.

Health and snacking lead to packaging innovation for dairy to be consumed more on the go

Healthy living and snacking will be among the most influential trends in food packaging to 2020. Dairy, the biggest packaging growth category, sees brand owners increasingly adapt their packaging to on-the-go consumption such as milk drinks in single-serve PET bottles and liquid cartons.

In snacking products, pack sizing enables manufacturers to address demand for portion control

A “war on sugar” in Western Europe and the Americas is encouraging brand owners in confectionery, biscuits, snacks and ice cream to use pack sizing as a way to suggest greater portion control. Flexible plastic and pouches are introduced in “share pack” formats or smaller sizes that induce less guilt.

Meal solutions require packaging that conveys better freshness and ease of use

As consumers seek greater quality meals, packaging that conveys greater product freshness will see a rise in shelf stable foods. Pouches will gain, including in prepared baby food where it is deemed safe for toddlers to use.

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Introduction

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Global Food Packaging Landscape

Food packaging consumption rises, consumer expectations too

Asia and Europe catch their breath in 2015, the Americas gain

Need for added value favours thin wall containers, PET and pouches

More portable packaging in dairy, greater portion control in snacks

Product freshness matters in meal solutions; safety first in baby food

On-the-Go Dairy Packs

Policies against sugary drinks boost demand for dairy packaging

Dairy for healthy snacking: Pack’s suitability on the move is key

Thin wall containers have more to offer for dairy in Europe

Smaller cheese portions for new consumption occasions

Thin wall containers mimic takeaway coffee with dairy drinks

Demand for health benefits spur protein dairy drinks in liquid cartons

HDPE bottles can innovate further to boost growth in fresh milk

Pouches feel safe for children’s on-the-go dairy consumption

Portion Control for Snacks

Flexible plastic offers the most versatility in snacking products

Pack sizing pivotal to flexibles for confectionery in mature r egions

Snacks in smaller flexible packs for a less guilty indulgence

Miniaturisation in ice cream also favours shift to smaller sizes

Indulgent brands use rigid plastic to convert into on-the-go snacks

When pack downsizing is coupled with personalised packaging

Fresh Look in Meal Solutions

Freshness and pack functionality to boost plastics in meal solutions

Pouches make quick progress in meal solutions globally

Pouches for economy, PET and glass for quality in table sauces

Pouches favourite for ambient fruit purée and baby food on the go

Pouch raises product freshness perception in shelf stable beans…

…as do liquid cartons in ambient soup

Metal food cans help ambient food brands get more premium

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Global Food Packaging: Innovating for Greater Convenience and Quality Image

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Overview

Why buy this report?

Global food packaging volumes up 3% in 2015

Thin wall plastic containers, PET bottles and pouches to benefit in consumer search for added value

Health and snacking lead to packaging innovation for dairy to be consumed more on the go

In snacking products, pack sizing enables manufacturers to address demand for portion control

Meal solutions require packaging that conveys better freshness and ease of use

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Headlines

Global Food Packaging Landscape

Food packaging consumption rises, consumer expectations too

Asia and Europe catch their breath in 2015, the Americas gain

Need for added value favours thin wall containers, PET and pouches

More portable packaging in dairy, greater portion control in snacks

Product freshness matters in meal solutions; safety first in baby food

On-the-Go Dairy Packs

Policies against sugary drinks boost demand for dairy packaging

Dairy for healthy snacking: Pack’s suitability on the move is key

Thin wall containers have more to offer for dairy in Europe

Smaller cheese portions for new consumption occasions

Thin wall containers mimic takeaway coffee with dairy drinks

Demand for health benefits spur protein dairy drinks in liquid cartons

HDPE bottles can innovate further to boost growth in fresh milk

Pouches feel safe for children’s on-the-go dairy consumption

Portion Control for Snacks

Flexible plastic offers the most versatility in snacking products

Pack sizing pivotal to flexibles for confectionery in mature r egions

Snacks in smaller flexible packs for a less guilty indulgence

Miniaturisation in ice cream also favours shift to smaller sizes

Indulgent brands use rigid plastic to convert into on-the-go snacks

When pack downsizing is coupled with personalised packaging

Fresh Look in Meal Solutions

Freshness and pack functionality to boost plastics in meal solutions

Pouches make quick progress in meal solutions globally

Pouches for economy, PET and glass for quality in table sauces

Pouches favourite for ambient fruit purée and baby food on the go

Pouch raises product freshness perception in shelf stable beans…

…as do liquid cartons in ambient soup

Metal food cans help ambient food brands get more premium

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