Food and Beverages Packaging

Consumer Trends in Food Packaging

Most U.S. and European customers are becoming more concerned about the global impact of their purchases; manufacturers are meeting new demands with more recycled materials and biodegradable materials. Awareness of environmental issues is increasing. Consumers are looking for new goods and experiences that are specific to their needs and nowadays health consciousness is going mainstream. The rising need for reassurance that products are trustworthy when food safety is at risk. Practical products that become a key need for consumers on - the-go looking for instant gratification. One of the factors driving the change in what and how consumers eat is the growing influence of healthy and sustainable living, diet monitoring, consumer packaged goods, aging boomers and smaller households, and the need for fresh and unprocessed foods.