Packaging

There was a surge in demand for sauces, dressings and condiments packaging during 2020, when COVID-19 restrictions saw consumers spending more time at home and preparing and eating more meals and snacks there, providing a significant boost to demand…

There was a significant increase in demand for ready meals packaging during 2020. With consumers spending more time at home, they ate more meals there, with some – particularly those working from home – preferring meals that required very little…

Demand for sauces, dressings and condiments packaging was being supported by home seclusion. With consumers spending more time cooking at home due to COVID-19 restrictions, demand for common cooking ingredients and accompaniments increased in 2020.…

Brick liquid cartons, the dominant pack type used in tomato pastes and purées, performed well in 2020 as the packaging unit volumes saw strong growth. This was due to lockdowns and stockpiling habits among consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Pizza, both frozen and chilled, has been one of the major beneficiaries of the COVID-19 restrictions in ready meals, driven by convenience and the necessity of home consumption. Due to its quick preparation, it has shifted from being a shared meal…