Demand for convenience among increasingly time-pressed consumers continued to drive up sales of ready meals in South Africa at the end of the review period, thereby benefitting the dominant packaging type of folding cartons. Demand was being driven by chilled and frozen ready meals, with the latter in particular appreciated for its convenience in terms of storage for later consumption.
The Meals and Soups Packaging in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. 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.
Product coverage: Food Kits, Pizza, Prepared Salads, Ready Meals, Soup.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
The Meals and Soups Packaging in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. 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.
Product coverage: Food Kits, Pizza, Prepared Salads, Ready Meals, Soup.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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KEY DATA FINDINGS2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Folding cartons continue to benefit from increasing demand for ready meals
- Plastic pouches are preferred for chilled soup as they are lightweight and cost-effective
- Flexible packaging preferred for dry soup in South Africa
- Use of flexible plastic is set to grow as it reduces transportation costs
- Demand for 350g pack size in ready meals likely to rise as it is convenient for all households
