Industry Insights: Foodservice Packaging

Industry Insights: Foodservice Packaging

Summary

This report provides insights into the market landscape of foodservice packaging, associated regulations, consumer trends, and innovation trends.

Sluggish growth in the foodservice sector (caused by the cost-of-living crisis and the prospect of a trade war) limits the growth prospects of foodservice packaging out to 2028. Foodservice companies continue to devote their innovation efforts towards plastic reduction and reusables.

Scope

• Plastic lids are an area of focus for many foodservice companies (including McDonald's, Restaurant Brands International, and Starbucks).
• Molded fiber alternatives to plastic lids and utensils are being heavily experimented with.
• Foodservice companies are trialing reusable packaging, but associated logistics systems need to be optimized to make them fit for purpose.

• Understand market, consumer, and innovation trends within foodservice packaging.
• Understand how new regulations and trade policies will impact foodservice packaging.