10 May 2023 --- Meat and fish products have some of the most stringent hygiene requirements in F&B packaging, with safety legislation and consumer appeal often outweighing environmental sustainability concerns. At Interpack 2023, we spoke with industry experts to learn of the latest R&D aimed at bridging the gap between environmental and public health risks. Innova Market Insights found that meat and fish product launches are increasing globally, featuring a 6% year-over-year growth when comparing 2021 and 2022 launches. The market researcher also found that 61% of global consumers believe the increased use of plastic packaging is necessary – although perhaps undesirable – since the COVID-19 pandemic for safety reasons.
