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Overall volumes of packaging have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers now prioritise packaged products, particularly in food, with previously unpackaged produce often wrapped and sealed. Larger pack sizes and multipacks have seen a sharp increase as people stock up greater volumes in fewer shopping trips, and impulse buys of trial purchase formats for food and beverages have consequently plummeted. Bigger formats in shelf table staples such as rice, pasta and noodles, canned/preser...
Euromonitor International's Packaging in USA 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.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COVID-19 impact on packaging
COVID-19 country impact
Convenience continues to rule food packaging trends in 2019, with high demand for flexible formats
Metal packs gain ground in soft drinks and hot drinks packaging in 2019, thanks to development in carbonated water, flavoured water and coffee pods
Metal expands across alcoholic drinks packaging in 2019
Refillables and reusables signal sustainable priorities in beauty and personal care packaging in 2019
E-Commerce rise fuels innovation in home care packaging in 2019
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
Far-reaching 2019 draft bill proposes EPR, deposit-return schemes and a host of plastic bans, while state authorities move forward with sustainability initiatives
CalRecycle pushes for ambitious state legislation to clamp down on plastic production and improve waste management
Maine proposes EPR bill likely to have knock-on effect nationwide, but progress in environmental legislation is paused by pandemic in 2020
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
China's ban on waste imports leaves the US struggling with mixed plastics
Closed Loop develops mapping tool to motivate cooperation and development in circular plastics, while Mondelez calls for collaboration over EPR programmes
MRFF announces success of pilot project in flexible plastic recovery and recycling