The UK’s packaging industry is currently influenced by two prominent trends. Firstly, the widespread use of flexible plastic packaging, especially in areas like cheese packaging, which is being driven by its cost-effectiveness, convenience and transparency. Thin wall plastic containers are also on the rise, particularly for soft cheeses and spreads, offering more rigid solutions.
The Packaging in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
The Packaging in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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Table of Contents
PACKAGING INDUSTRY IN THE UNITED KINGDOMEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Packaging in 2022: The big picture
- 2022 key trends
- Thin wall plastic containers and HDPE bottles are the dominant pack types in dairy
- Smaller pack types coming back into favour in soft drinks in the post-pandemic period
- Heineken’s Green Grip reduces single-use plastic usage
- Quadpack launches the Regula Petit Jar with an innovative and sustainable design
- HDPE bottles the main pack type for home care products
- UK government postpones EPR fee and launches consultation for packaging regime
- UK plastic packaging tax and measures to reduce plastic pollution
- The UK government expands single-use plastic ban to reduce plastic waste
