Top Themes in Packaging - Thematic Intelligence

Top Themes in Packaging - Thematic Intelligence

Summary

In this report, we identify the top 10 themes that will impact the packaging sector in 2022. For each theme, we offer a definition of the theme, highlight trends and opportunities, and then give key considerations for brands and manufacturers.

At GlobalData, we have developed a unique thematic research ecosystem designed to take a holistic view of the big themes that impact companies in the packaging industry. Our thematic research ecosystem is a single, integrated global research platform that provides an easy-to-use framework for tracking all themes across all companies in all sectors.

Scope

• In 2022, the major themes impacting the packaging sector will be: Advanced Materials, COVID-19, Online Food Delivery, E-Commerce, Health & Wellness, Direct-to-Consumer, ESG, Demographics, and Robotics.
• Increasingly innovative materials beyond plastic and paperboard are opening up new potential applications in packaging. Some of these benefits include improvements to biodegradability, strength, and thinness.
• The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of contactless deliveries and the need to send goods to remote locations.
• As online food deliveries boom in popularity, foodservice operators must be mindful of maintaining high standards of hygiene during the delivery cycle. Concerns over food safety has seen consumers perceive single-use plastics as necessary to keep food safe, while viewing reusables as potentially unhygienic.

• Understand multiple trends and company responses in order to tap into what is really impacting the industry.
• Gain a broader appreciation of the fast-moving consumer goods industry by gaining insights from both within and outside of your sector.
• Access valuable strategic take-outs to help direct future decision-making and inform new product development.