Packaging

Glass jars remained the dominant pack type in sweet spreads in 2023, popular among both manufacturers and Swedish consumers for a number of reasons. Glass offers a premium feel to products, which is particularly relevant in Sweden, as virtually all…

Although a wide variety of pack types are used to package products in sauces, dips and condiments in Sweden, glass jars continued to account for the highest share of packaging unit volumes in 2023. Glass jars was the dominant pack type in a number of…

In processed meat and seafood in Sweden, flexible plastic accounts for the greatest packaging unit volumes. Flexible plastic is widely used in key categories such as chilled processed meat, because it is compact and flexible, allowing for convenient…

Traditionally, metal food cans have been an important pack type in shelf stable fruit and vegetables, which they still were at the end of the review period. Metal food cans have unmatched barrier properties. The robust metal packaging ensures that…

Larger pack sizes are gaining share in the packaging of plant-based milk in shaped liquid cartons as they provide consumers with a convenient and cost-effective option for purchasing plant-based milk, which is often used in various recipes and…

Despite seeing a decline in its packaging unit volumes, folding cartons remained the leading pack type for meals and soups in Sweden in 2023, and even gained a little share in this year. Folding cartons are used in key categories like frozen pizza…

Consumers in Sweden have fully embraced the transition from glass bottles to alternative packaging in milk, with liquid cartons now dominating sales in this category. Gable top liquid cartons, in particular, offer greater utility than traditional…

Flexible plastic accounted for the largest share of packaging unit volumes in confectionery in Sweden in 2023, followed by folding cartons. Flexible packaging dominates countlines and tablets, the largest chocolate confectionery categories, in unit…

HDPE bottles continued to be the main pack type in beauty and personal care product packaging in Turkey in 2023, with PET bottles, squeezable tubes and flexible plastic and folding cartons also widely used in this industry in this country. These pack…

Total packaging unit volumes continued to see positive growth in baby food in Sweden in 2023. Swedish parents consider their children’s nutrition to be a priority in their purchasing decisions, and put the needs of their children over their own. As…

In 2023, Spanish honey producers were facing challenges that included a low harvest yield due to drought and competition from low-quality imported honey, particularly from China. This has intensified cost and competitive pressures for local…

While some other pack types might be recording better performances in sauces, dips and condiments, glass jars are still the leading pack type in this category. Glass is impermeable and airtight, which helps to preserve the freshness, aroma and…

Processed meat and seafood continued to be affected by high prices in 2023, even if inflation had stabilised after peaking during 2022. Companies, unable to fully pass on costs to consumers in the previous year, once again raised their prices in…

Shelf stable beans were the only category in shelf stable fruit and vegetables that registered positive growth in Spain in 2023. As staple products in the Spanish diet, beans are widely used in traditional dishes and benefit from stable demand. The…

Plant-based dairy products have been less impacted by inflation as they are not reliant on raw milk prices, which soared in 2022. The costs of other plant-based ingredients have remained relatively stable, so that producers have managed to keep…

In 2023, there was strong demand for chilled gazpacho and salmorejo soups during Spain’s hotter periods. These refreshing, ready-to-eat soups are traditional favourites among Spaniards and tourists seeking a cool, convenient meal. As a result, PET…

Record growth in milk prices during 2022 led to sharp inflation in dairy products, with the impact of this continuing into 2023. Dairy producers were therefore faced with significant pressure from rising input costs, making livestock farming…

Ferrero Group has introduced a new, thinner wrapping for its Kinder Bueno range, reducing the plastic layer by 23%, while still maintaining product freshness and protection. This innovation follows collaboration with upstream suppliers to develop…

Special baby milk formula was the best performer in milk formula in 2023, seeing positive growth in retail volume terms. Manufacturers are addressing common issues like allergies to cow’s milk protein and other intolerances. In addition, many parents…

Folding cartons, the second most widely-used packaging format in beauty and personal packaging, has been gaining share on leading pack type HDPE bottles in recent years in the UK. This can be attributed to the fact that, in addition to being…