Spreads Packaging

Glass packaging continued to see a decline in sweet spreads in total volume terms in 2019. This was partly due to manufacturers looking to save on production costs, while some are also switching to more durable packaging such as rigid plastic to ...

Jams and preserves accounts for the largest share of sales within sweet spreads packaging in Russia and it is projected to continue recording steady growth over the forecast period. Jams and preserves packaging is dominated by glass jars, although it...

Sweet spreads have remained traditional in terms of packaging, with glass dominating honey and jams. In fact, glass has been the choice of packaging for decades, and the main changes in terms of shapes and sizes occurred towards the end of the review...

Over the forecast period, glass jars is expected to remain the leading pack type within jams and preserves. This pack type is preferred by both customers and manufacturers because it preserves the flavours for longer periods of time in comparison to ...

A number of peanut butter brands in South Africa have introduced larger-sized rigid plastic packs in recent years. For example, the Yum Yum range now includes a 1,000g PET jar, while Black Cat and Thokoman are both available in 1,000g thin wall ...

Chocolate spreads is a premium category in comparison with other sweet spreads, and almost all products are imported. Its status as a premium product dictates the type of packaging used, with glass jars dominating thanks to the main brand in the ...

Sweet spreads packaging recorded a third year of total unit volume growth in 2019 after a number of years of declines. Like confectionery, sweet spreads have suffered from consumer recognition of the high sugar content of these products. Therefore, ...

Consumers are increasingly aware of the high sugar content in sweet spreads. The obesity rate is rising, and consumers perceive sugar to be the main cause. Sweet spreads are impacted by consumers’ paying close attention to their sugar intake, as they...

Thin wall plastic containers were decreasing in share in jams and preserves in 2019, despite being a cheaper pack type. Consumers were becoming more price sensitive in 2019, but they were also careful and paying more attention - weighing up the price...

In sweet spreads, a trend during 2019 was an increased focus on the individual, individual portions sizes and on-the-go concepts. In 2019, Ferrero introduced Nutella in portioned cups made of thin wall plastic containers. These were easy to travel ...

Consumers are demanding less sugar in their foods and higher fruit content. Vegan, organic and fair trade products are gaining share dynamically, with sustainable packaging and local origin playing an important role for consumers. The more expensive ...

Even though the area is relatively well established and mature, sweet spreads producers do not experiment with innovative pack types and stick to the dominant glass jar format. In virtually every area of sweet spreads, apart from nut and seed based ...

In honey, the offer of squeezable plastic-based packaging is quite common among the main branded and private label players, including manufacturers of organic honey. Usage by brands like Luna di Miele and Millefiori stimulates interest in such ...

Sweet spreads packaging unit volumes continued to decline in 2019 as consumers shied away from products that are seen to contain high amounts of sugar, including jams and preserves, chocolate spreads and even some types of nut based spreads. This ...

Packaging materials, such as glass jars being used to highlight the traditional and domestic nature of many types of Swedish jam and other sweet spreads, has been a part of brand identities for a long time. Glass and high-quality materials are also ...

Recent years have seen a major increase in consumer interest in health and wellness in Saudi Arabia. In addition to being highly influential on trends in packaged food, sweet spreads packaging is also being affected by the shift towards healthier ...

Glass jars remained dominant in sweet spreads, especially for jam. This is attributed to the hot nature of jam at the point of sealing, and the sterilisation process afterwards. Glass is therefore preferred for its high heat resistance properties. ...

Packaging for chocolate spreads saw dynamic growth in 2019. This was driven by successful launches under the Ramo and Jet brands and the revamp of the Nucita brand in an effort to better compete with the leader Nutella. Although Ramo posted a decline...

Jams and preservers are mainly offered in glass jars as these products are highly susceptible to spoiling due to their various fruit bases. The plastic in PET jars can react with the fruit acids in these products and make them unfit for consumption. ...

Glass jars remained the leading pack type in sweet spreads in 2019, largely thanks to the widespread usage of this format in the two biggest categories, namely honey and jams and preserves, while also being increasingly used in chocolate and nut- and...