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These 4 Trends To Transform The Packaging Industry in 2024

4 packaging trends that will transform the landscape by 2024

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The packaging industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by sustainability, digitization, and consumer demands. 

In this article, we’ll briefly discuss the recent developments in the packaging industry, the recent trends, and how packaging will look in the next few years.

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Trend 1: Eco-Friendly and Tamper-Proof Packaging

The management of packaging recyclability is a significant challenge for the industry. However, a promising solution lies in the use of nano-composites.

Recognizing this, the European Union recently funded research projects focused on Packaging technology that employs Nano-enabled bio-based materials.

With a focus on improving biodegradability to simplify the post-consumption management of packaging materials and not cause adverse environmental impact, Nanocor and Mitsubishi partnered to develop nylon nanocomposites as a barrier layer for multi-layer PET bottles.

Due to its ability to strengthen the base polymer’s mechanical properties, Andaltec Plastics Technology Center, a non-profit private foundation headquartered in Spain, uses nano-composites to create self-healing thermoplastics. The outcomes of this initiative hold significant potential for diverse applications, particularly in industries like automotive and aeronautics.

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Trend 2: Getting Insights Into Food Conditions With Smart Packaging

As consumers grow increasingly mindful of their products, they desire greater visibility into the manufacturing process. Smart packaging emerges as a solution to address this need. 

By providing transparency into food conditions and prolonging shelf life, smart packaging is being embraced by companies to enhance customer engagement.

To further support this, AMD and Skipso have collaborated to launch the “AMB D2BD” innovation program. This program specifically targets startups focused on developing smart packaging solutions and improving shelf life quality.

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Trend 3: Achieving Sustainability with Circular Packaging

The global push for sustainability from governments has prompted companies to adopt circular packaging practices in their manufacturing processes. In addition to regulations, governments worldwide are providing funding support to private organizations working in this field. 

Meanwhile, Melodea, an Israel-based company, has successfully developed a system to extract cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) from paper and pulp industry waste sludge.

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Cross industry collaborations accelerating Thermal Packaging Trends

Trend 4: Sustaining Freshness with Thermal Packaging

Since healthy eating is emerging as a global trend, the need for thermal insulation packaging to sustain food products’ freshness and nutritive qualities has increased.

While the industry saw many cross-collaborations, some notable collaborations were between Sofrigam – Cathay Pacific and Cold Chain Technologies – B Medical Systems.

Apart from this, Novelis Incorporation is working on developing an aluminum beverage can that can control the temperature of the beverage it contains. 

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Conclusion

As we move forward, the industry will continue to embrace these trends. It will find new ways to balance sustainability, functionality, and consumer preferences.

Ultimately, this will shape a future where packaging enhances the overall product experience. To know what packaging will look like in 2024, download our Packaging Trend Report Today!

Authored By: Ambuj and Sushant, Patent Intelligence

Edited By: Ridhima, Marketing

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