Philippines

Although folding cartons still remain the leading pack type in bath and shower, they are consistently losing share to flexible plastic in this category. This is because flexible plastic packaging is gaining popularity in bar soap, which dominates the…

In the Philippines, PET bottles are the most commonly used packaging for honey as they offer several advantages, including transparency, which allows consumers to easily see the honey’s colour and quality. In addition, PET bottles are lightweight and…

In the Philippines, aluminium/plastic pouches are commonly used for packaging pasta sauces due to their practicality and durability. They offer an effective barrier against light, moisture and oxygen, which helps preserve the freshness and flavour of…

Metals food cans remained the most popular choice for shelf stable seafood, ahead of glass jars and flexible plastic. Metal food cans have the benefit of preventing spillage and breakage during transportation and storage. As shelf stable seafood…

Frozen processed potatoes, the only frozen products with visible sales in the overall processed fruit and vegetables category, are packaged only in flexible plastic. This is because this pack type provides an airtight seal that protects the potatoes…

Earlier in the review period, prior to the pandemic, plant-based milk – the only product in plant-based dairy currently with visible sales – had been seeing strong growth, especially the dominant product type of soy milk, as many Filipinos were…

Frozen pizza is popular in the Philippines for its convenience and versatility. With the fast-paced urban lifestyle and the increasing demand for quick meal solutions, frozen pizzas offer a convenient option for those looking to enjoy a hot and…

Sales of yoghurt continued to record strong growth in the Philippines in 2023, boosted by the rising health-consciousness among the local population. Packaging in yoghurt in the Philippines is dominated by 80ml other plastic bottles. The choice of…

Flexible plastic continues to be the dominant pack type used in overall confectionery packaging. Flexible plastic is by far the most widely used pack type across chocolate confectionery, gum and sugar confectionery – and this applies to both imported…

Baby fruit juices are a key product area in other baby food and are increasingly popular among parents in helping fulfil the dietary needs of babies. Glass bottles, which are the main pack type for baby fruit juices, were recording positive growth in…