Packaging

Glass jars are the dominant pack type used for chocolate spreads packaging as they help in showcasing the product’s texture and quality, thereby enhancing consumer appeal. In addition, the impermeable nature of glass effectively safeguards the…

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners launched a new, universal 250ml returnable glass bottle for its Fuze Tea, Tropico, Sprite, Fanta and Minute Maid brands in France as part of its sustainable packaging initiatives. This change in pack size from the…

Following the arrival of COVID-19 in France, local consumers were faced with lockdown and curfew restrictions for much of 2020. Combined with the closure of consumer foodservice for much of the year, this meant that consumers spent much more time at…

While glass jars still lead the packaging of cooking and table sauces in France, PET bottles have been gaining share in this category as they are lightweight, durable and keep the content free from contamination. Supported by these factors, packaging…

The overall ready meals category reacted in two ways during 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the virus, first hit France. Most categories saw a boost to their sales and therefore also…