As brand owners in the food space look forward to 2019, several trends could–and should–affect their upcoming packaging decisions.
Sustainability has been an issue in packaging for so long now that it is difficult to call it a “trend.” However, it is still at the forefront of considerations for many packaging decisions, especially with recent calls to create a circular economy by reducing single-use plastics. Many major food brand owners, including PepsiCo, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Unilever and nearly 250 brands globally have committed to making all packaging recyclable by 2025.