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Food & Drink Packaging Industry Thoughts

Throughout the 20 years of supporting our clients and partners with their packaging requirements, we have noted many trends and events impact on businesses around the world. With this amassed experience and knowledge of the market, we have put together our predictions for the year ahead. It is sometimes impossible to predict exactly what might happen in the future (COVID-pandemic anyone?!), although here are some trends we think it’s worth being aware of that may bring both challenges and opportunities to food and drinks industry businesses…

Aegg was recently asked to write an article aimed at cafe and coffee house retailers, providing advice on the sustainable packaging options available for these types of venues.  Here is our article:

As 2024 starts, the food and drinks packaging industry is undergoing significant changes driven by various factors such as increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging, changing material costs, and the growing influence of ecommerce. Drawing on our team's combined packaging expertise, we explore some of the key trends that are shaping the future of food and drink packaging in 2024 and beyond.

Aegg was invited to take part in an article in leading trade magazine 'Packaging News' on the rigid plastics market, along with other leading industry figures from rigid plastics packaging organisations.

With years of experience as a food & drinks packaging supplier, we make our predictions for 2023's food & drink packaging design trends.  Whilst sustainability, recycling and responsible packaging continue to be key, there are also other factors emerging…

Our Managing Director, Jamie Gorman, was asked to join a panel of leading industry figures by Packaging News magazine to talk about his thoughts on the rigid plastic and glass industries.  Click the links below to read the interviews...

Jamie Gorman and Richard Drayson, Aegg’s Managing Director & Sales Director, give their views on the 2022 packaging trends, pressures and opportunities within the UK’s food & drink market.

Aegg interviewed Dr. Nick Kirk, Technical Director at British Glass, for his thoughts on glass packaging trends over the next 12 months. Read on to find out more...

Aegg interviewed Barry Turner, Plastic & Flexible Packaging Group Director at BPF (British Plastics Federation), to find out his thoughts on the upcoming Plastics Tax, which will be introduced in April 2022. Read on to find out more...

Aegg interviewed Barry Turner, Plastic & Flexible Packaging Group Director at BPF (British Plastics Federation), for his thoughts on plastic packaging trends for 2021. Read on to find out more...