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Unwrapping Packaging Industry Market Innovations and Updates 2019

Apr 4, 2019

The global packaging industry is booming with rising demands especially from growing economies at an annual rate of over 5%. Furthermore, factors including the growing urbanization, development of retail chains, investment in housing and construction, and the burgeoning healthcare and cosmetics sectors especially in BRIC nations are driving sales growth for the global packaging industry. Over the years, customer expectations from packaging industry (especially food packaging) have drastically evolved. They now expect packaging to comprise of three key qualities: convenience, ease of use, and ease of transportation. With a steady increase in competition as well as opportunities to improve offerings, the vendor landscape in the global packaging market is poised to experience steady growth over the next five years.

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Packaging industry trends and market updates 2019

The article below scans the category for the packaging industry in its entirety to help vendors in this sector understand and stay abreast of the latest news, innovations, and market developments.

Packaging industry moves to more customized options

Owing to the busy lifestyle today, consumers will continue to crave convenience. This could result in a new level of customization, taking not only the personalization of the product but even the packaging industry as a whole to new heights. With the breakthroughs in technology, printing, and data collection, we can soon expect highly personalized and localized packaging formats. Furthermore, the rising concerns relating to global challenges such as shortage of food and water demand the need to reduce problems such as food waste. Protective packaging will play a major role in making food safer and more accessible. This will also help serve the need to keep food items fresh for longer during transportation to long distances. The demand for greater protection coupled with the demand for greater sustainability will be met with a highly protective packaging that is also more environmentally friendly, lighter, and more suitable for transport.

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Nanotechnology in packaging industry

Vendors in the sector are exploring opportunities for packaging in marketing their products better. Technologies such as NFC, RFID, and LED solutions are expected to offer consumers a new level of interaction, information, and entertainment. Furthermore, the use of nanotechnology in packaging industry could provide better protection against air and light, improving the shelf-life of products. Nanotechnology in packaging industry could also help promote active packaging. This involves using materials that actually interact with the products’ content, fighting microbes, and thereby reducing the risk of foodborne diseases.

Growth of flexible packaging market in GCC

Flexible packaging includes materials such as bags, pouches, plastic, film, aluminum foil, metalized or coated paper or film, or any combination of these materials that is easy yielding and has no rigid structure. Flexible packaging is currently the fastest-growing segment in the global packaging industry and is used in consumer as well as industrial packaging. Currently, the flexible packaging market is observed to be exhibiting strong growth in the GCC region. This growth is driven largely by continuous development in sectors including food, retail, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, the increase in personal disposable income and the growth in retail and consumer goods market further add to the growth of the packaging industry in GCC economies.

Foodservice packaging is growing despite challenges

Nearly two-thirds of manufacturers in the foodservice packaging segment of the packaging industry are experiencing rapid growth in volume. These manufacturers also gained a surge in sales. Due to the increased number of fast-casual options, quality food offerings, and value to their customers, this segment of the packaging industry is expected to expand in the next few years despite several challenges including environmental concerns and government regulation taking the center stage. Supermarkets/grocery stores and delivery services are also noted as opportunities for market expansion of the foodservice packaging because of the popularity of being able to grab products on the go or have them delivered.

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