{"id":11651,"date":"2024-02-08T07:39:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T15:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=11651"},"modified":"2024-02-08T07:50:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T15:50:27","slug":"unboxing-the-future-consumer-and-food-packaging-trends-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/unboxing-the-future-consumer-and-food-packaging-trends-in-2024","title":{"rendered":"Unboxing the Future: Consumer and Food Packaging Trends in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11653&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consumer is king in just about every industry, but this is particularly true in the world of packaging for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food and beverage products. Here packaging is so much more than a vessel for transporting goods; it prevents spoilage and waste, promotes health and safety, represents your brand identity and delivers peace of mind to increasingly informed consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-commerce, sustainability and digitization are driving packaging innovation at breakneck speed and giving way to new products that are sustainable, stronger and smart. At the same time, CPG packaging must meet strict regulatory requirements and striking the perfect balance between innovation and compliance can be tough, especially when you don\u2019t know what\u2019s coming next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why I welcomed the opportunity to share my predictions for consumer and food packaging in 2024 in a recent <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging Technology Today<\/span><\/i> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingtechtoday.com\/markets\/food\/market-topic-2024-food-packaging-trends\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have some more thoughts to unpack here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spoiler alert (don\u2019t worry, your cereal is safe!): Many of the trends shaping our industry in 2023 will continue in 2024, and there\u2019s a lot you can do to prepare right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance: A Recipe for Success in Food and Consumer Packaging<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerging regulations are arguably the most complex, and non-negotiable, facet of the packaging industry. If you thought compliance was tough in 2023, buckle up, because 2024 will be filled with a complex web of standards and rigorous regulations that could give anyone a headache. Safety, labeling and sustainability are the stars of the show and will play an increasingly influential role in business decision-making. Here are a few taking effect in the US this year:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>California:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The state\u2019s <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB1013&amp;firstNav=tracking\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SB 1013<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expanded bottle bill includes a 10-cent redemption for most wind and distilled spirit containers, with a 25-cent refund on \u201cdifficult to recycle\u201d ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colorado:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/leg.colorado.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2021A\/bills\/2021a_1162_enr.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HB21-1162<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> took effect on Jan. 1, meaning food retailers can no longer provide single-use plastic bags. Using expanded polystyrene food containers for ready-to-eat foods is also a no-go and, under <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/leg.colorado.gov\/bills\/hb22-1345\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HB22-1345<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, food packaging may no longer contain added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Jersey:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beginning this year, all regulated containers and packaging products must meet new <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/dshw\/recycled-content\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for recycled content. It starts at 10% for rigid plastic containers and rises to 40% for carryout paper bags.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few of many examples, but do you see a theme here? I do; states are paying closer attention to what goes into packaging and advancing their sustainability and consumer safety initiatives through policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might sound a little daunting, but the shift is also exciting because it presents an opportunity for your business to build trust with consumers. My advice? Pay close attention to traceability, transparent reporting and proactive risk management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going Beyond the Wrapper to Ensure CPG and Food Product Safety<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The COVID-19 pandemic is over, but a global emphasis on safety and hygiene are here to stay. Keeping food fresh has always been a priority in <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/consumer-products\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consumer packaged goods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but this year will see more and more companies developing ultra-secure products that display any signs of tampering just as proudly as they carry your logo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like me and enjoy staying on top of the latest terminology, \u201ctamper-evident\u201d is one to watch. The Food and Drug Administration <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cdrh\/cfdocs\/cfcfr\/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=211.132\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">defines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it as \u201chaving one or more indicators or barriers to entry which, if breached or missing, can reasonably be expected to provide visible evidence to consumers that tampering has occurred.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerns about safety don\u2019t stop there, either. Our industry is stepping up when it comes to sanitation in transportation. Researchers are also actively looking for new packaging solutions that use antimicrobial coatings, active ingredients and nanotechnology to defend against contaminants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability as a Guiding Principle in CPG<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If emerging regulations and consumer buying habits tell us anything, it\u2019s that <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/uphold-sustainability-goals-with-supply-chain-digitization\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is no longer a buzzword. It\u2019s a guiding force your business cannot ignore. A recent survey of 1,000 consumers found that <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/resources\/report\/2023-business-sustainability-index\/?utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=press-release&amp;utm_campaign=bosi-2023\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consider environmental impact when making a purchasing decision and <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/resources\/report\/2023-business-sustainability-index\/?utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=press-release&amp;utm_campaign=bosi-2023\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">68%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are willing to pay more for more sustainable products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The impact of sustainability in packaging is already all around us. States are setting recycled content mandates and barring single-use plastics. Brands are developing reusable and refillable containers and embracing minimalistic designs. And you should see some of the stuff coming out of labs \u2013 bioplastics made from things like sugarcane and rice paper-based packaging you could technically eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses are racing to adapt and it\u2019s not just about being trendy; it\u2019s about our shared responsibility toward the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecommerce Remains a Major Driver for Packaging Innovation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecommerce is such an ingrained part of our everyday lives that it\u2019s easy to forget the industry didn\u2019t get its start until 1995 when Amazon and eBay set up shop. Flash forward to today, ecommerce is a more than $16.6 trillion industry that continues to serve as a driving force for <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/industrial-manufacturing\/packaging\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern consumers expect to get products when and where they want them, and that increasingly means on their doorstop or at a local locker. In 2024, I anticipate that this trend will be yet another factor that drives demand for secure, tamper-evident packaging products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also another side to the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/qad-digital-commerce\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ecommerce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> story for packaging, and that\u2019s the environmental impact of shipping and delivery. Many companies are working to reduce waste in packaging and exploring new, lightweight and biodegradable or recyclable materials to do just that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for Consumer and Food Packaging Success in 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of moving pieces and factors to consider in the food and consumer packaging industry this year, but I\u2019m excited to see what 2024 brings our way. The push for safety, sustainability, ecommerce and regulatory compliance are separate, yet intertwined, trends that, with smart decision-making, could become powerful forces for growth now and in the future.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11653&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]The consumer is king in just about every industry, but this is particularly true in the world of packaging for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food and beverage products. 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