Innova Market Insights data indicate an increase in Halloween-themed product launches. From July 2023 to June 2024, 57% of these launches were in Confectionery, but there is a steep growth in Halloween-themed Cereal launches. Fifty-four percent of these thematic launches were packed in flat pouches, and the majority were packed in plastic.
Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers care about Household Packaging sustainability. Globally, 42% of consumers globally say it is essential that Household Packaging is recyclable. For one-third of consumers, refillable Household Packaging is the most important. Consumers also prioritize biodegradability, with 36% choosing this as the most important environmental claim.
Innova Market Insights’ Top Packaging Trends 2025 report highlights natural solutions as the fourth key trend. As consumers seek alternatives to petrochemical plastics, renewable options such as bio-based packaging are gaining traction. An Innova survey shows that 30% of consumers globally consider bio-plastics to be “very sustainable.” Reflecting this demand, F&B packaging made from bioplastic saw a 27% CAGR between June 2020 and July 2025.
Innova Market Insights data shows the widespread use of Caps and Closures in F&B packaging launches. Dairy accounted for 55% of these launches, followed by Soft Drinks at 27%. Among packaging featuring Caps and Closures, Responsible Source was the leading sustainability claim, followed by Recyclable.
As sustainability becomes a key driver of consumer choice, refillable packaging is gaining traction over single-use options in the F&B industry. According to survey data from Innova Market Insights, one in five consumers globally say they are willing to pay more for refillable packaging compared to conventional formats. This growing preference reflects rising demand for sustainable solutions that align with circular economy principles and help reduce single-use waste.
Innova Market Insights data show a 1% increase in frozen F&B packaging launches globally from April 2020 to March 2025. Flat pouches accounted for 46% of these launches, while other packaging formats such as rigid tubes and stand-up pouches are also gaining momentum in the frozen F&B packaging sector.
Innova Market Insights data reveals a 2% increase in packaging using metal materials with sustainable claims from April 2020 to March 2025. Tin was the leading packaging format among these launches, offering durability and eco-conscious appeal.
