Consumers push packaging trends

The consumer continues to drive packaging trends that retailers are passing back up the chain to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and their engineering teams. In its recently released market research reports “2017 Trends in Food Processing Operations” and “2017 Top to Top Summit Report,” PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing, identified the primary drivers.

With the global growth of the middle class is growing, more nutritious food options are becoming affordable to entirely new audiences. On-the-go eating persists globally, with consumers looking for portion control and convenience in bite-size, flavorful and healthy foods. Evening and relaxation foods with quick preparation times are growing in consumption, with consumers targeting weekends for full-meal experiences.