Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging

In 2023, flexible plastic remained the dominant packaging choice for processed meat and seafood in Germany, with its most significant packaging volumes in chilled processed meat. This is due to its effective barrier properties against air, moisture,…

Chilled processed meat, which is the biggest category in overall processed meat and seafood in packaging unit volumes, continued to see positive growth in Colombia in 2023. The increasing unit volume sales in chilled processed meat packaging were…

Folding cartons saw strong growth in meat and seafood substitutes packaging in Argentina in 2023. Growth can be attributed to the fact that folding cartons are generally considered safe for food packaging, and can be coated to prevent harmful…

Flexible plastic remains the dominant packaging choice for chilled processed meat in Brazil. This packaging format is favoured due to its versatility, accommodating a wide range of pack sizes and conforming efficiently to various product shapes. Its…

The major pack type used for chilled processed meat in France is thin wall plastic containers. Thin wall plastic containers are popular thanks to being lightweight, durable and relatively inexpensive. After thin wall plastic containers, other plastic…

In 2023, flexible plastic, already the leading pack type in frozen processed meat, was also continuing to gain share in this category. Flexible plastic provides a barrier that helps protect the meat from freezer burn, which can occur when air meets…

In 2023, processed meat and seafood packaging volumes in Thailand continued to rise. Meat and seafood substitutes continued to see above-average growth in packaging volumes in 2023. The health and wellness trend has become more significant in the…

Total processed meat and seafood packaging volumes continued to rise in Turkey in 2023, as home cooking persisted in an inflationary period. The relative affordability of processed products compared with fresh ones drove continued growth. Meat is a…

Due to its adaptability and ability to accommodate a variety of package sizes, including both individual servings and family portions, flexible plastic is favoured over other pack types in Indonesia for the packaging of processed meat and seafood.…

With busy lives in India’s urban centres, consumers are increasingly looking for convenient and time-saving packaged food products. While Indians traditionally consumed fresh meat, rapid urbanisation and less free time to spend cooking have been…