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Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
PET bottles remained the leading pack type across soft drinks packaging in Turkey in 2023, which is expected to remain the case throughout the forecast period. Their durability and affordability are among the reasons for the widespread use of this…
In total unit volume terms, the Dutch soft drinks packaging market recorded positive growth in 2023, after stagnating a year earlier. While the main pack type, PET bottles, recorded positive growth in 2023, it continued to lose share to metal…
Although PET bottles continued to dominate soft drinks packaging unit volumes in 2023, metal beverage cans continued to gain share in this industry. This was attributed to the fact that metal packaging offers durability and can be easily recycled,…
In soft drinks as a whole, metal beverage cans was recording increasing unit volumes and was gaining share in 2023, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. Metal beverage cans have continued eating into the share of PET bottles, which…
Leading Spanish juice brand Don Simon recently introduced an innovation in sustainable packaging with the launch of the world's first Pure-Pak eSense aluminium-free aseptic carton for its plant-based range. In collaboration with packaging supplier…
While the 1,500ml bottle is the most popular size in bottled water and 500ml is the most widely used size among the smaller pack types in this category, there has been strong growth recorded by smaller pack sizes in bottled water, such as 250ml or…
PET bottles remained the dominant pack type in soft drinks packaging in Germany in 2023, which will continue to be the case over the forecast period. The success of this pack type is down to its affordability, durability and convenience over…
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…
Instant coffee continues to be the biggest product area in the Turkish hot drinks market, with flexible plastic the dominant pack type in this category. Although aluminium/plastic pouches are seeing strong growth and gaining share in instant coffee,…
Following the boost to volume sales in the retail channel in 2020 when the pandemic first arrived in the Netherlands and the increased time being spent at home by Dutch consumers, hot drinks sales have since been in decline, including in 2023. As a…
Folding cartons account for almost half of overall packaging unit volumes used in the Swiss hot drinks industry, and were continuing to record increasing sales in 2023. Their popularity is attributed to their environmentally-friendly nature. Folding…
Flexible packaging continued to dominate hot drinks packaging unit volumes in 2023. Flexible packaging provides industry players with scope to experiment with their packaging design, and also offers affordability, durability and convenience. Leading…
Nestle's 3-in-1 coffee mixes, packaged in flexible plastic sachets and multipacks within large bags made of flexible plastic or aluminium pouches, offer a blend of convenience, affordability and product protection that used to mostly come in folding…
Renowned Italian coffee brand Lavazza made a significant contribution towards sustainability with the launch of its first-ever carbon-neutral flexible aluminium capsules for fresh coffee pods compatible with Nespresso Original machines. By combining…
Flexible packaging is the most popular pack type for hot drinks in Germany, widely used across both tea and coffee categories. Within flexible packaging, flexible paper and flexible plastic are the most popular pack types. This trend can be…
As France continued to emerge from the pandemic, work-from-home activities, which had been prevalent in 2020, when the pandemic first hit the country, were, to a great extent, coming to an end, with people returning to the office. After the spike in…
PET bottles are the leading pack type in the UK soft drinks packaging market due to their durability and affordability, with PET bottles also expected to continue being the most widely used packaging format over the forecast period. PET bottles are…
Fresh coffee beans was one of the best performers among the various hot drinks categories in 2023, benefiting from premiumisation. In particular, it has been benefiting from single-origin and speciality coffee, as consumers become more concerned…
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 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…