Packaging

Despite the ever-increasing concerns about single-use plastic and waste management, rigid plastic packaging continues to be heavily used in Latin America, and is also seeing positive growth rates in this region. Attributes such as convenience,…

Demand for ready meals packaging rose at its most rapid rate for many years in 2020, as COVID-19 restrictions led to consumers spending more time at home and therefore eating more meals there. Dried ready meals, shelf stable ready meals, frozen ready…

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…

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…

Prior to COVID-19 arriving in Argentina, consumers had already been facing an economic crisis, with extremely high inflation rates. As a result, the further economic contraction caused by the closure of businesses and the implementation of social…

Packaging unit volume sales in processed meat and seafood in Mexico only witnessed marginal growth in 2022, considering that the category was reaching more normal levels of demand following the pandemic-induced boost. During the pandemic, local…

After the sharp spike in demand for processed meat and seafood packaging in 2020, when COVID-19 restrictions resulted in consumers spending much more time at home and preparing and eating more meals and snacks there, this category has since seen two…

The continued growth of processed meat and seafood in Brazil can be attributed to factors such as convenience, increased disposable incomes, urbanisation, product innovation and cultural significance. Processed meat products offer time-saving…

In 2022, flexible plastic continued to be the main pack type used for processed meat and seafood for various reasons. Flexible plastic packaging provides a barrier against external elements such as air, moisture and contaminants. This helps in…

In 2022, processed fruit and vegetables packaging returned to growth in total unit volumes after witnessing a marginal decline the previous year. After the significant boost in demand during the pandemic as a result of home seclusion, packaging unit…

Frozen processed vegetables have been gaining in popularity in Colombian processed fruit and vegetable packaging due to their convenience, longer shelf life and retention of nutritional value. Flexible plastic is the favoured pack type for these…

Processed fruit and vegetables packaging continued to grow in Brazil in 2022, in spite of already having enjoyed a spike in demand in the past two years due to the additional home cooking during the pandemic. Consumers are increasingly looking for…

After seeing a spike in demand in 2020, due to consumer stockpiling when the pandemic hit the country, shelf stable fruit and vegetables have since been recording declines in retail unit volumes in 2021 and 2022. Despite these declines, shelf stable…

Plant-based dairy in Mexico is mainly represented by plant-based milk products such as oat milk or coconut milk. Demand for alternatives to cow’s milk is being driven by two major trends – health concerns and environmental awareness. Plant-based milk…

The expansion of plant-based dairy packaging in Colombia's food packaging landscape is being propelled by a surge in demand for plant-based products, heightened environmental consciousness, the positive consumer perceptions tied to health and…

After the initial surge in interest and demand for plant-based dairy products, as consumers sought alternatives to traditional dairy for health, environmental and ethical reasons, plant-based dairy, and its packaging, had been in decline for a number…

Other plant-based milk, the only product area with visible sales in plant-based dairy in Argentina, continued to record strong growth in its packaging unit volumes in 2022, albeit slightly slower than the two previous years. While growth continued to…

Over the past two decades, packaging trends in Mexico have undergone significant transformations, reflecting evolving consumer preferences and environmental concerns. There has been increasing adoption of plastic pouches, particularly in the food…

There was a clear shift in consumer preferences in Columbia in 2022, of which the main one was emphasising a delicate balance between affordability and quantity. This trend, driven by environmental consciousness and economic concerns amid rising…

In Brazil, 2022 saw significant developments in the packaging industry, driven by changing consumer behaviour and environmental concerns. With the post-pandemic shift towards on-the-go consumption, convenience and portability becoming key…