Despite environmental concerns, flexible packaging will remain important now and in the future, but easy-to-recycle solutions like mono-plastics and flexible paper are set to grow.
Natural product brands can increase the sustainability of operations by opting for recyclable, compostable and reusable packaging rather than using single-use plastic, thereby helping the environment and winning loyal customers.
The lack of a truly compostable flexible film and infrastructure issues associated with recyclables were among the challenges leading natural products brands cited in their sustainable packaging efforts.
Sustainability minded consumers are recycling more and decreasing their consumption of single-use plastics, and brands can capitalize by conveying their commitment to green practices with strategic decisions about packaging.
Informa Markets Health and Nutrition launches an educational resource to help natural products brands improve the sustainability of their packaging.
A comprehensive resource and guide to understanding sustainable packaging.
Even before the global pandemic hit, many leading companies in the natural products industry were on a mission to make their product packaging as earth-friendly as possible. So with a more refined focus now on global sustainability, consumer...
Packaging experts discussed challenges and solutions to the nutrition industry’s reliance on plastic at SupplySide West 2019.
The global beverage market is expected to exceed US$1.9 trillion by 2021; however, rising demand for convenience beverages among health-conscious consumers is driving growth in the $94 billion functional beverage category.
Reducing packaging and using environmentally friendly materials is a growing consumer demand and a complex challenge many natural products brands are working hard to meet.