Textile packaging trends
Innova Market Insights data indicates that global F&B launches using fabric packaging increased by 5% from April 2019 to March 2024. Forty-one percent of fabric material launches were in the Fruit and Vegetables category. There was also significant growth in Meat, Fish and Eggs packaged in fabric. Nearly half of the new product developments in fabric packaging were in Mesh Bags, with Recyclable as the predominant environmental claim.
Innova Market Insights data indicates that nearly half of Asian consumers prioritize food and packaging quality in their purchasing decisions. F&B launches in Asia saw a 5% growth from April 2019 to March 2024, with China, India and Japan leading the market. Bakery and snacks dominated the region’s F&B... Read More
Innova Market Insights data indicates that global F&B launches featuring “less packaging” claims grew by 38% from July 2019 to June 2024, with nearly two-thirds of these launches in Europe. The Meat, Fish, and Eggs category led the way, accounting for 17% of these launches. Potato-based snacks was the... Read More
Innova Market Insights data indicates that global F&B launches with bio-based packaging had a 60% average annual growth from April 2019 to March 2024. Europe (59%) was the leading region for these launches, and most frequently, bio-based materials were used for Hot Drink packaging. Additionally, more than 2... Read More
Innova Market Insights data indicates that global Meat & Fish launches had a 5% average annual growth from 2019 to 2023. Thirty-five percent of global Meat & Fish launches were packed in Standard Tray. Plastic packaging was the leading material for global Meat & Fish launches in 2023. Additionally,... Read More
Innova Market Insights data indicates that global Bakery launches had a 1% average annual growth between 2019—2023. Fifty-nine percent of global Bakery launches were packed in Flat Pouches, with plastic being the leading material choice. The Recyclable packaging claim was leading, but Plant-based packaging... Read More
Innova Market Insights data indicates that European consumers purchase F&B products based on quality preservation and sustainability. Fresh food launches with sustainable packaging claims have gained ground in Europe with a 5% growth rate from October 2018 to September 2023. The leading subcategory for these... Read More
Innova Market Insights data highlights Europe as the leader of confectionery launches from October 2022 to September 2023. Most of the global candy & sweets launches were packed in Plastic material, but there is a high growth for bio-based material use. Flat Pouch was the leading packaging type for... Read More
Consumers are becoming more interested in convenient on-the-go formats when purchasing snacks and sweets. Innova Market Insights data shows an increase in these category launches with a 2% average annual growth within five years. From October 2022 to September 2023, the most used product format was Flat... Read More
Innova Market Insights data indicates that there was a 3% growth in fresh fruit & vegetable launches globally from October 2020 to September 2023. Packaging trends reveal that flat pouches and standard trays are two key packaging types used for fresh fruit & vegetables and over 70% of them were packed in... Read More
Innova Market Insights data suggests that global launches of alcoholic beverages witnessed a 3% CAGR between October 2018—September 2023, with nearly half of the launches being in Europe and one-third being beer. Glass was the leading alcohol packaging material between October 2022 – September 2023.... Read More
Innova Market Insights data suggests a 32% growth in pet food launches in Europe from July 2018 to June 2023. Paper packaging for pet food experienced the most rapid material growth, with environmental sustainability claims increasing broadly. Pet food packaging launches from recycled materials registered an... Read More
Innova Market Insights data suggests that F&B launches with SIG/Tetra closures witnessed a 1% CAGR between July 2020 – June 2023 with more than half of launches with SIG/Tetra caps and closures being dairy products. SIG/Tetra straw was the champion of all caps and closures between July 2022 – June 2023.... Read More
Innova Market Insights data suggests that household launches are increasing, featuring a 11% average annual growth from Apr 2018 to Mar 2023. While Laundry packaging was the leading category for household products launched, Bottle was the leading packaging material between Apr 2022-Mar 2023. Furthermore,... Read More
According to Innova Market Insights, the use of carbon labels in F&B packaging is increasing, featuring a +34% average annual growth from 2018 to 2022. Furthermore, Baby & toddler packaging is leading product launches with a carbon label and Folded box leads F&B launches with a carbon label. There is also a... Read More
The use of metal in F&B is increasing, featuring a +1% average annual growth (Global, CARG 2018-2022). While more than one-third of metal packaging launches are for Baby & Toddler products, the fastest-growing category in metal packaging is Meat, Fish & Eggs. BPA-free is one of the fast-growing environmental... Read More
Soups & sauces witnessed a +1% average annual growth (Global, CAGR 2018-2022), with Glass as the leading material in newly launched soups & sauces packaging. Furthermore, one out of three soup & sauce launches globally were in bottles and Made from Recycled Materials was the fastest-growing environmental... Read More
F&B product launches in glass packaging have a +3% average annual growth between 2018-2022. While sauces and seasonings had the most launches in glass packaging in 2022, fruit and vegetable launches in glass packaging had the fastest growth path. Furthermore, more than half of glass packaging launches were... Read More