Packaging

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…

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…

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 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…

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,…

Glass bottles recorded strong growth in sauces, dips and condiments in Argentina in 2022. Glass has been used for packaging sauces, dips and condiments for a long time in Argentina, helping to create a traditional perception of glass bottles as a…

In 2022, the packaging unit volumes of sauces, dips and condiments in Brazil continued to grow, driven by factors such as increasing demand for convenient and diverse food options on the back of changing consumer preferences and urbanisation, which…

There was a surge in demand for sauces, dips 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 for…

Sauces, dips and condiments recorded an increase in packaging unit volume sales in 2022, driven by the sustained interest in home cooking generated by the pandemic in Mexico. In 2022, after lockdown restrictions had been lifted and consumers resumed…

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,…

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.…

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…

COVID-19 had a positive impact on demand for sauces, dressings and condiments in 2020, as consumers were spending more time at home and therefore preparing and eating more meals and snacks there. This effect was particularly notable for chilli sauces…

Social and environmental concerns have grown due to COVID-19 and unstable sociopolitical repercussions in the region. Both lifestyles and purchase decisions have aligned towards taking action to preserve the environment. With consumers and…

PET bottles remained the dominant pack type in soft drinks packaging in Argentina, accounting for more than two thirds of total soft drinks retail unit packaging volumes in 2023, with this expected to continue over the forecast period. This pack type…

Rigid bottles remained dominant across soft drinks packaging in Brazil, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. The success of this pack type is driven by its affordability, durability and convenience over alternatives, such as glass…

The PET bottle is the leading pack type in soft drinks packaging in Colombia, accounting for the greatest pack type share across nearly all categories. This is not expected to change over the forecast period. PET bottles are a preferred soft drinks…

PET bottles continued to be the main pack type in soft drinks in Mexico in 2023. This can be attributed to the importance of carbonates and bottled water in Mexican soft drinks, as PET bottles are the main pack type in these two categories, which are…

Thin wall plastic containers were recording the strongest growth in sweet spreads packaging unit volumes in Argentina in 2022, helping this pack type to gain share. This is because thin wall plastic containers offer versatility in terms of shapes and…

The packaging of jams and preserves was recording the strongest growth in Brazil’s sweet spreads market in 2022, helped by increasing interest in health and natural products among consumers. Jams and preserves are perceived as healthier options than…