Packaging

The growth of shelf stable fruit within processed fruit and vegetables packaging in retail unit volumes in the Netherlands towards the end of the review period was attributed to changing consumer lifestyles and preferences. Dutch consumers are…

Total processed fruit and vegetables packaging volumes returned to growth in 2022. However, while frozen processed fruit and vegetables returned to growth, shelf stable fruit and vegetables maintained its decline, as sales continued to normalise…

After seeing exceptional growth in 2020, packaging volumes of processed fruit and vegetables declined in Sweden in 2022, as consumer habits returned to normal following the pandemic. When the pandemic emerged, fears of viral transmission kept…

In 2020, packaging volumes for processed fruit and vegetables saw an exceptionally strong rise as consumers stocked up during the first year of the pandemic. In 2021, volumes fell as the impact of the pandemic eased, and a declining trend continued…

With shelf stable fruit and vegetables accounting for more than two thirds of packaging units in processed fruit and vegetables, and metal food cans being the dominant pack type in shelf stable fruit and vegetables, metal food cans is also the…

Due to the greater amount of time Germans spent at home as well as foodservice closures, 2020 saw consumers cooking and eating more meals at home in this year, providing a boost to the various products on offer in the processed fruit and vegetables…

The COVID-19 restrictions introduced when the pandemic hit the country in 2020, saw consumers stockpiling packaged food products, with processed fruit and vegetables ideal for this. This saw a major spike in packaging unit volume sales in processed…

Overall, plant-based dairy recorded another year of healthy unit volume growth in its packaging in 2022. Growth is being driven by the rising demand for non-dairy alternatives from vegans/vegetarians and other consumers embracing healthier eating…

In the UK, the 1,000ml pack remains the most popular size in the packaging of plant-based milk, and therefore also plant-based dairy as a whole, given milk’s dominance of the overall category. Consumers in the UK are now familiar with plant-based…

Plant-based milk packaging, which dominates overall demand for packaging within plant-based dairy in the Netherlands, experienced further growth in retail unit volumes in 2022, due to a growing trend towards alternative diets and lifestyles driven by…

Plant-based dairy packaging volumes continued to rise in 2022, as a wider range of these products became available, and more consumers were open to trying these products. The growth of plant-based yoghurt, for instance, was attributed to changing…

Plant-based dairy packaging volumes continued to see strong growth in 2022, due to the rise in consumer demand for plant-based products due health, ethical, or environmental reasons. Swedish consumers are particularly conscious of the impact their…

Total plant-based dairy packaging maintained growth in 2022, with increases across all categories, although slower rates of increase were seen than in the previous two years. In 2022, brick liquid cartons remained the most significant pack type for…

The most heavily used pack type in plant-based dairy products is the brick liquid carton. This is because brick liquid cartons are the main pack type in the biggest category of plant-based milk. Brick liquid cartons provide a longer shelf life and…

In 2022, liquid cartons, mainly brick liquid cartons but also gable top liquid cartons, were recording strong growth in plant-based dairy. These pack types are predominantly used in the biggest and most dynamic category of plant-based milk. Both of…

The packaging unit volumes of thin wall plastic containers, which are mainly used for plant-based yoghurt, continued to increase in 2022, helped by the rising demand for varieties such as soy, cashew, almond etc among French consumers. Consumers are…

The packaging industry in Turkey is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by key factors such as convenience, sustainability and consumer awareness. Innovative solutions are emerging, reshaping the landscape of packaged goods. Brands like Persil…

The UK’s packaging industry is currently influenced by two prominent trends. Firstly, the widespread use of flexible plastic packaging, especially in areas like cheese packaging, which is being driven by its cost-effectiveness, convenience and…

The packaging industry in the Netherlands is undergoing a transformation due to a growing emphasis on sustainability, health-conscious consumer choices and eco-friendly alternatives. The rise in plant-based and vegetarian diets has led to a surge in…

In 2022, the Swiss packaging market saw a series of developments, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns and innovations in packaging solutions.