Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
After two years of declining sales, yoghurt packaging unit volumes increased in 2022. Consumption of yoghurt in Colombia generally depends quite heavily on on-the-go consumption and was therefore negatively impacted by home seclusion and reduced…
Yoghurt packaging in Brazil was recording positive, if relatively modest, growth in its unit volumes in 2022. This was attributed to an increase in focus on health and wellness among local consumers, which was helping drive demand for yoghurt, which…
Flexible plastic is the dominant pack type for fresh milk in Argentina. This is primarily attributed to its cost-effectiveness relative to alternatives, such as brick liquid cartons. Notably, its durability and resistance to breakage play a crucial…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shown the vulnerability of the current supply chain model and had an extensive impact on the manufacturing industry’s global supply and transportation networks. Global supply chains are forecast to become more…
Sugar confectionery packaging, which recorded a decline in its unit volumes when the pandemic hit Mexico in 2020, recorded increasing sales for a third year since then in 2023, continuing its strong post-pandemic recovery. Sugar confectionery in…
Demand for confectionery packaging recorded a sharp decline in 2020. Although consumers were spending more time at home due to COVID-19 and eating more snacks there, there was a reduction in impulse purchasing and on-the-go consumption among…
Chocolate confectionery packaging continued to record strong growth in Brazil, helped by a surge in both consumption of and demand for chocolate products, particularly premium and high-quality options. Brand owners have been investing in attractive…
Flexible plastic continued to lead sugar confectionery packaging in Argentina in 2023, thanks to providing advantages such as excellent barrier properties, which protect sugar confectionery from external factors such as light, air, and moisture,…
The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…
The overall hair care category was recording positive growth in its packaging unit volumes in 2022, which was positively impacting its main pack types like HDPE bottles, folding cartons and other plastic bottles. Although HDPE bottles continued to be…