Fruit and vegetable packaging trends
Mar 2023Fruit and vegetables play a key role in consumers’ daily nutrition intake for a healthy lifestyle and the increased demand for fresh and healthy produce has led to a surge in innovative packaging solutions. From biodegradable materials to modified atmosphere packaging, the trend toward environmental sustainability and shelf life preservation has been driving packaging tech development.
Pacific Gold Russet Potatoes (US)
- Russet potatoes in a 2.27 kg bio-based open bag.
- Now plant-based sustainable bags by NuPlastiQ.
- NuPlastiQ contains 100% USDA-certified biobased content.
Glass packaging innovation
May 2024Innova Market Insights data indicates that F&B launches in glass packaging are gaining ground, with a 5% average annual growth from 2019 to 2023. Thirty-six percent of these launches in 2023 were Sauces & Seasonings, with a substantial increase in the Fruit & Vegetables sector. Additionally, 81% of these glass packaging launches had Recyclable claims.
Circular economy: Reusables
Apr 2024Innova Market Insights data indicates that F&B packaging with reusable claims has surged with an average annual growth rate of 18% between 2019—2023. Sauces & seasonings were the top category for reusable packaging in 2023. Meanwhile, there was a 106% growth in the incorporation of reusable packaging claims within Meat, Fish & Eggs packaging.
Easter packaging innovation
Mar 2024Innova Market Insights data indicates a surge of growth for easter food & beverage launches, with 19% growth from 2019 to 2023. The top packaging types for these launches were Wrapper (55%), Folded Box (28%), and Flat Pouch (26%). The top packaging materials for easter launches were Plastic – Not Specified (59%), Aluminum Foil (42%) and Cartons (29%). Less than 1 out of 3 launches had a Recyclable packaging claim.
Beauty products packaging
Mar 2024Innova Market Insights data indicates a 2% year-over-year growth rate in beauty launches between October 2021 – Sep 2022 and October 2022 – September 2023. Most products remained to be packaged in Plastic material, and Rigid tube was the top packaging type, registering nearly a quarter of launches. Recyclable was the top environmental packaging claim, while compostable, reusable and plastic-free claims grew.
Baby & Toddlers packaging innovation
Mar 2024Innova Market Insights data indicates that in 2023, more than one in three global Baby & Toddler launches were packed in Flat Pouches, but product launches in Pot packaging registered a 176% growth rate from 2019 to 2023. Fifty-eight percent of these products were launched in plastic packaging and 26% of these launches had a recyclable packaging claim.
Valentine’s packaging innovation
Feb 2024F&B launches during Valentine’s season registered a growth rate of 6% between October 2018 – September 2023. Confectionery led the way, constituting over two-thirds of the launches in this period. Plastic remained a crucial packaging material, accounting for 71% of launches. Aluminum-packed products showcased innovation with a 20% CAGR (Global, October 2018 – September 2023). Meanwhile, a shift toward recyclable packaging was noticed, and responsible sourcing claims gained traction.