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 transparency.
Sustainable packaging is seen by UK consumers as aligning with plant-based brands’ values. One of the key drivers of sales of plant-based dairy products is their “better-for-the-environment” positioning.
The dairy packaging in the UK is dominated in unit volume terms by thin wall plastic containers and HDPE bottles. Thin wall plastic containers are the preferred pack type for yoghurt packaging, which is an important category in the UK, benefitting from its perception as improving gut health and immunity.
As COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed or lifted, impulse purchases and on-the-go consumption began regaining momentum in the UK. This was, in turn, benefiting the smaller pack sizes that are ideal for on-the-go consumption.
Heineken UK has unveiled its latest sustainable packaging design aimed at reducing single-use plastic. The new design builds upon the Green Grip’s success, replacing plastic can holders with a recyclable cardboard topper.
Quadpack, a global cosmetics and personal care product packaging company, introduced the Regula Petit Jar in 2022, catering to manufacturers and suppliers seeking sustainable and recyclable options for miniature product sizing. In response to the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging, the thick-walled jar is constructed from PET, a recyclable material, and can even be obtained in a recycled version.
The HDPE bottle continued to be the most-used pack type in the UK’s home care market in 2022. This was because HDPE bottles have a versatile range of application across the home care industry, serving as an ideal packaging material for various different types of product.
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