Packaging

Glass jars remained the leading pack type for sweet spreads packaging in China at the end of the review period. This was due to glass jars being highly favoured for their ability to preserve the freshness and flavour of sweet spreads, providing an…

Although PET jars still lead packaging in chocolate spreads, glass jars have been gaining unit volume share in this category. Glass jars are considered more environmentally friendly than plastic packaging as they are recyclable and can be reused.…

Glass jars continue to lead the packaging of honey in Brazil, preferred by prominent brands such as Mel Tropical and Bee Seasonal. This trend is driven in part by the association of glass with premium quality, which appeals to consumers looking for…

In 2023, thin wall plastic containers recorded dynamic growth in jam and preserves packaging, helping this pack type to gain share in this category. Thin wall plastic containers have good barrier properties to protect against external elements such…

In 2023, PET jars saw an increase in its unit volumes and share within chocolate spreads packaging in Argentina, at the expense of glass jars. This can be attributed to the fact that PET jars are lightweight, which reduces shipping costs and the…

Striving for Wellbeing in Drinks & Tobacco has been identified as one of the most important themes in the world of beverages. Alcohol, caffeine, sugar and cannabis are a significant part of how global consumers manage their wellbeing. In the decade…

In order to respond to the developing health and wellness trend in Vietnam, many players in soft drinks have introduced reduced-sugar or zero-sugar versions of their existing products, while some have fortified their products with vitamins and…

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…

PepsiCo Beverages North America recently made another significant step on its sustainability journey by replacing plastic rings with paperboard packaging for carbonates multipacks in North America, starting from 29 August 2023. This was for both…

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…