Market research on the packaging industry. Standardised and cross...
Market research on the packaging industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market shares, industry trends.
Flexible packaging is the leading type of packaging in Western Europe, very heavily used in the packaged food industry, and with ever increasing usage in the dog and cat food industry. With sustainability concerns remaining top of mind, players are…
Rigid plastic is one of the most important packaging types across Western Europe, heavily used in many industries. It continues to be valued for the protection it offers products with its strength and rigidity as well as its resistance to chemicals.…
This report assesses the position of glass packaging in Western Europe. It analyses the recent performance of glass, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as covering future predictions for the packaging type. The report also…
The growth in metal packaging volume sales in Western Europe continues, despite the unusual spike a few pack types faced during the pandemic, such as metal beverage cans in beer and carbonates. The outlook is also positive, with convenience,…
Glass packaging in Latin America is seeing growth, owing to rising consumption of drinks in the region, as well as the on-trade recovery. However, beer – the top application for glass packaging – saw a decline in the number of retail units in the…
The consumer packaging value chain is challenged by raw material prices and high operating costs. Brands can employ pack innovation strategies, to reduce the impact of price rises and preserve consumer affordability, ranging from adopting…
Despite the ever-increasing concerns about single-use plastic and waste management, rigid plastic packaging continues to be heavily used in Latin America, and is also seeing positive growth rates in this region. Attributes such as convenience,…
Legislative action is proving necessary to move packaging in a more sustainable direction, leading governments across the world to implement a wide variety of new laws aimed at reducing packaging waste and promoting a circular economy. This includes…
This briefing explores the key trends defining the future of the packaging industry. Costs are keenly in focus given the inflationary environment; right-pricing and right-sizing the retail pack are essential to balance consumer affordability with…
The metal beverage can is gaining ground rapidly in the beverage industries of both Latin and North America. Cans continue to grow share in their core categories of beer and carbonates while expanding into a diverse mix of new functional and…