• German consumers stick to preferred packaging types in dairy towards the end of the review period
  • Because of the ongoing success of chilled snacks, flexible plastic performs positively in 2016
  • No real innovation occurs in 2016, as dairy packaging has been of the highest standard for years
  • Rigid plastic packaging performs the best in 2016 with 2% growth in volume terms in sauces, dressings and condiments, followed by metal with 1% growth. Because of the very large number of packaging alternatives already available, no real innovation takes place in 2016
  • The freshness trend and the trend towards larger pack sizes limit growth opportunities as most packaging types within processed meat and seafood decline significantly for the second year running
  • The packaging industry is missing growth opportunities within confectionery, apart from the trend towards smaller pack sizes
  • Metal confectionery packaging continues to benefit from the premiumization trend in 2016
  • Innovation occurs in terms of better protection of the actual product in 2016
  • Trend towards smaller pack sizes supports volume growth of processed fruit and vegetables packaging in 2016
  • Flexible packaging is high in demand in 2016 for processed fruit and vegetables and posts the strongest volume growth within baby food packaging in 2016.
  • The performances of individual pack types vary alongside a widening product offer in baby food.
  • Limited packaging innovation focuses on the core requirements of baby food.

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