Packaging

The stagnant performance by meals and soup packaging in retail unit volume growth terms in the Netherlands is attributed to changing consumer preferences and lifestyles. Dutch consumers are increasingly seeking fresh and healthier food options, with…

Plastic pouches are seeing strong growth in dried ready meals and are therefore gaining share in this category. Major brands are using plastic pouches for their dried ready meal products due to their lightweight nature and compact size, which make…

Folding cartons were gaining share as a pack type in meals and soup packaging over the review period. This is because folding cartons are generally cost-effective to produce compared to other packaging materials like glass or metal. In a…

The growth in metal packaging volume sales in Western Europe continues, despite the unusual spike a few pack types faced during the pandemic, such as metal beverage cans in beer and carbonates. The outlook is also positive, with convenience,…

The influence of sustainability is changing the landscape of packaging materials across industries, driving a marked trend towards eco-friendly solutions at the same time as adapting to changing consumer demands. Sustainable packaging materials are…