Packaging

When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Italy in 2020, it brought about radical shifts in consumer behaviour and forced manufacturers to respond to these changes. In 2021, particularly in the second half of the year, as the success of Italy’s…

COVID-19 and consequent lockdowns brought about a shift in consumer purchasing habits, both in terms of what people chose to buy and how much they were buying. In 2021, as Turkish society began to gradually reopen, some of these habits saw reversals,…

COVID-19 and consequent lockdowns brought about a shift in consumer purchasing habits, both in terms of what people chose to buy and how much they were buying. In 2021, as Turkish society began to gradually reopen, some of these habits saw reversals,…

COVID-19 restrictions remained in place throughout the year, and customers continued to face the consequences of the pandemic's economic burden. Rising inflation, slowing business sales and reduced disposable incomes were affecting the purchasing…

Mexico, just like most countries, was under strict restrictions in 2020, owing to the pandemic. With its on-trade venues either being fully shut or having their capacity reduced, the economy was drastically hit. These restrictions had the most…

2021 saw quite a shift in the packaging industry in Colombia, with a lot of factors, including economic instability and people’s preferences, mainly influenced by the pandemic, contributing to this. Due to the economic struggles faced by consumers…

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a state of lockdown and restricted consumer mobility across the country. Such restrictions had a negative impact on on-trade/foodservice channel sales. Even after lockdowns were ended, people were still cautious…

As e-commerce shopping offered the convenience of home delivery and added safety during the pandemic, consumers were becoming accustomed to shopping through such platforms, with this habit continuing in 2021. This helped drive volume sales of…

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about changes in consumer behaviour as well as purchasing habits. The most noticeable difference was the increased purchasing of sustainable and recyclable packaging. This saw manufacturers shift towards…

The growing awareness of environmentally-friendly packaging is expected to increasingly push manufacturers to opt for recycled PET. In the past, Poland had a widespread and very effective returnables system, with beer, orange, lemon and cola…

In 2021, Romania has seen changes in various industries, based on the demands for the products in a particular industry or the needs of consumers. There was still visible caution about maintaining personal hygiene and cleanliness in the home in 2021,…

In the wake of the pandemic, packaging has seen a few changes in trends that can be attributed to shifts in the consumption habits of Japanese consumers and the government’s packaging legislation.

Consumers in Singapore are expected to gravitate towards packaging that provides more convenience due to the rising cost of living and quickening pace of life. Flexible plastic is thought to be extremely cost-effective due to its affordability and…

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, consumers had been spending more time at home than usual, which negatively impacted impulse and on-the-go consumption. In 2021, the restrictions on hotels, restaurants, offices, pubs, schools and other locations were…

Consumer behaviour changed due to the pandemic, as people became more health- and hygiene-conscious. This was apparent in their dietary preferences, consumption patterns and attention to hygiene through in-home care. Consumers have become more…

Smaller pack sizes are growing in demand across categories such as soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and beauty and personal care. This is particularly due to the rising price consciousness among consumers. In addition, smaller pack sizes offer the…

The pandemic resulted in changes that are likely to continue having a long-term influence on packaging, such as demand for antibacterial, antimicrobial and aseptic packaging formats that promise optimum protection of products. Furthermore, rising…

An increase in household income and spending, and an enhancement in lifestyle patterns pushed German consumers to prefer premium products across all major industries in scope. Additionally, as COVID-19 restrictions began to be eased in 2021, German…

There were some changes seen in the Spanish packaging industry when the pandemic hit the country in 2020, some of which have also carried on into 2021. The awareness of and the need to maintain hygiene levels increased in 2020, continuing into 2021.…

In 2021, all industries were seeing an increase in the usage of sustainable packaging materials as consumers, retailers and manufacturers became more aware of the growing impact of packaging on the environment. Tesco, for example, changed the…