New report identifies trends that drive sales in the foodservice packaging supply chain
The Foodservice Packaging Institute’s (fpi.org) 2015 Trends Report searches for common threads found throughout the entire foodservice packaging value chain — from raw material suppliers, packaging manufacturers, distributors and operators. This year’s report, a result of FPI’s annual Trends Survey, highlighted industry opinions that largely focused on environmentally friendly packaging and customization techniques to differentiate products.
“When it comes to foodservice packaging and the materials used to manufacture them, interest in “sustainable,” “green” or “environmentally-friendly” options continue to be popular. What’s notable this year is the overwhelming number of mentions related to compostable packaging,” says Lynn Dyer, FPI’s president. “We create this Trends Report each year to help our members understand what’s driving sales so they can take advantage of these opportunities and support the changing needs of their customers.”