Packaging

Glass jars, already the leading pack type in the category, have been gaining further share in chocolate spreads due to their sustainability advantages over plastic packaging. Glass jars are considered more environmentally friendly because they are…

While plastic pouches will remain the leading pack type in the category, HDPE bottles are expected to be gaining share in ketchup over the forecast period, with this pack type appreciated for its sturdy and durable construction, which helps protect…

Glass jars have been gaining share in chilled processed seafood as they are inert, non-reactive and do not impart any unwanted flavours to the content. They also provide a good barrier against oxygen and moisture, helping to extend the shelf life of…

Shelf stable fruit and vegetable packaging is dominated by metal food cans and glass jars. Most shelf stable fruit and vegetables packed in metal food cans sold in Ukraine are imported, and a wide variety of sizes are available – from single servings…

Brick liquid cartons were recording very strong growth in plant-based milk during the earlier years of the review period thanks to the dynamic performance of this product. While sales declined in 2022, when the war broke out, plant-based milk and…

Thin wall plastic containers are becoming increasingly popular in frozen ready meals due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These containers use less material, making them lighter and reducing transportation costs and energy usage.…

PET bottles have become a popular choice for drinking yoghurt due to their lightweight nature, which makes them easy to carry and reduces transportation costs. In addition, PET bottles offer superior barrier properties, protecting the product from…

Folding cartons are the main pack type in boxed assortments as they offer a high degree of design flexibility, allowing brands to create visually appealing and customised packaging for their boxed assortments. In addition, the flat pack nature of…

Other baby food and prepared baby food, between them, account for the majority of the packaging unit volumes used in overall baby food in Ukraine. Glass jars dominate prepared baby food packaging, although plastic pouches have been seeing strong…

Rigid plastics are a versatile, efficient group of packaging materials, which represent more than a quarter of global grocery sales, but which are being increasingly challenged, by consumers and by regulators for their presence in waste. Prioritising…

Although HDPE bottles remain the leading pack type in the category, PET bottles have been gaining share in body wash/shower gel in recent years. PET bottles are seen as offering significant advantages, such as their lightweight nature, which reduces…

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…