- In sauces, dressings and condiments, HDPE remained the leading pack type in both ketchup and mayonnaise with significant total volume shares of 86% and 80%, respectively, in 2016.
- In processed meat and seafood, 8% volume sales growth in 2016 was due to a ban on the sale of unpackaged processed meat. For processed meat, metal food cans remained typical in the shelf stable category with flexible plastic mostly used in chilled and frozen, thin wall plastic containers in chilled, and folding cartons in the frozen category.
- In processed fruit and vegetables, 4% volume sales growth in 2016 was due to increasing demand from increasingly busy consumers. Glass jars continued to be the most popular packaging type, followed by flexible packaging.
- In confectionery, strong total volume growth of 5% was led by the increasing popularity of chocolate in stand-up pouches.
- In dairy, glass became the most common packaging type with 35% volume share in 2016, as consumers increasingly view it as the most healthy option, while they increasingly view PET bottles as the least healthy option.
- In baby food, glass jars registered the highest sales volume growth in 2016 at 14%, as consumers view them as the healthiest packaging types. However, stand-up pouches are also growing in popularity.
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