Worldwide, the consumer packaging market is valued at $400 billion, and $500 billion if industrial end-markets are included. As such, the health of the sector is linked to that of the total world economy. Here, Antony Debus, head of U.K. sales at Advanta, discusses the challenges for today’s food manufacturing market and the five S’s to consider when choosing packaging: sustainability, shelf-life, size, shape and smart labels.
Throwaway culture is becoming a thing of the past. According to Mintel’s "Global Packaging Trends 2018" report, 36 percent of Australians prefer products that are sold in eco-friendly packaging — a trend that is mirrored around the world. From the U.S.-based WasteZero to Britain’s Zero Waste Week, there are a number of consumer schemes and directives to reduce waste from excessive packaging.