Personal care packaging’s circular focus
Mar 2021Innovation in personal care packaging is largely focused around the incorporation of recycled material in line with the developing circular economy. However, some brands are also exploring biodegradable packaging, and plastic-reduced or even plastic-free alternatives.
Syoss Thicker Hair Ultra Thickness Fiber Spray (Hungary). Syoss Thicker Hair Ultra Thickness Fiber Spray has a thickening effect for mega volume and fullness. This spray up to 30% thickening effect. Recyclable packaging.
Snack packs target circularity, convenience remains key
Feb 2021Snack pack innovation is increasingly focused on mono-materials like PP and paper, post-consumer plastics and bioplastics as more stringent plastic waste regulations come into play. Convenience remains vital with pouch resealability fast becoming the norm.
Fruit & veg packaging contends with COVID-19 concerns
Feb 2021While the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged some fruit and veg producers to revert to plastic packaging to quell consumer hygiene concerns, others continue exploring alternatives to non-recyclable single-use plastics. This demand has led to innovation in paper-based and biodegradable packaging solutions, as well as recycle-ready fossil-based plastic designs.
Christmas-themed seasonal packaging
Dec 2020The festive period is an essential time for companies to capitalize on consumers’ spirit of generosity and boost sales through limited-edition flavors and seasonal packaging launches. While Christmas-themed offerings are found across various categories, more than half of the launches are in the confectionery category (Global, July – Nov 2020).
Dairy pack NPD brings recyclability and freshness value
Nov 2020Plastics continue to dominate the dairy packaging industry. Environmental sustainability and product freshness are the primary concerns for dairy producers, with more than half of recently launched dairy products being made with recyclable packaging materials and/or reclosable features, according to Innova Market Insights.
Trick-or-treat: Seasonal packaging celebrates Halloween
Sep 2020While Halloween-themed offerings are found across various categories in limited-edition flavors or seasonal packaging design, nearly two-thirds of all F&B launches are from the confectionery category, followed by bakery, which account for one-fifth of all launches.
Lunchbox-friendly packaging
Aug 2020The summer holidays are coming to an end, heralding in a new school year for millions of children across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted strongly on launch activity for lunchbox-ready products, with much of the global population working or studying from home. The launch activity for lunchbox-friendly packaging has reduced by 40 percent when comparing H1 2020 to H1 2019. The top five categories for lunchbox-friendly launches are bakery, cereals, dairy, snacks and soft drinks, which account for nearly three-quarters of all launches.