Packaging Pressure Points
$99.00
The Food Institute’s August report analyzes the evolution in packaging. In 2026, packaging has been shaped by geopolitical conflict, rising material costs, shifting consumer expectations, and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Yet, innovation within the category continues.
The report includes a look at:
- How issues like tariffs, the Middle East conflict, and inflation are driving up packaging costs and forcing companies to rethink sourcing strategies.
- Innovation, with an eye on the packaging technologies and materials – from QR-enabled experiences to sustainable formats – that are helping brands stand out.
- Regulatory concerns related to EPR laws, California’s SB343 and FSMA 204, which are changing packaging requirements.
The report also explores how brands are turning packaging into a competitive advantage through sustainability, smarter materials, connected technologies, and consumer-focused innovation, highlighting the trends every F&B executive should have on their radar.
This individual report is $99 but is included for FI Essential, Pro, and Enterprise members.
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