Innova Market Insights data indicates that more manufacturers are launching products in new packaging formats. The growing number of formats, materials, and sustainability requirements is creating more variables for manufacturers to manage. As packaging requirements become increasingly complex, connected data is becoming more important, while AI is moving into practical decision-making around packaging production.
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Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally associate plastic with portability and ease of storage, highlighting key attributes of flexible plastic packaging. These attributes are reflected in continued innovation in the market, with F&B launches featuring flexible plastic packaging growing at a +9% CAGR. Asia was the leading region for these launches, while confectionery and bakery accounted for the largest shares of NPD.
This news brief is based on reporting published by Packaging Insights on 2026-10-01. The original report is linked below.
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