PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Balancing convenience, cost, and eco-friendliness in UK meals and soups packaging
Total packaging retail volumes for meals and soups in the UK are set to record a 2% CAGR over the forecast period, reaching 6.9 billion units.
Flexible, premium, and eco-friendly packs to drive meals and soups packaging trends
Over the forecast period, meals and soups packaging in the UK is expected to be significantly influenced by the changing popularity of pack types and pack sizes, as consumer needs, economic pressures, and sustainability concerns converge. Flexible pack types such as plastic pouches and thin wall plastic containers are likely to see broader adoption due to their lightweight nature, reduced material use, and suitability for ready meals and soup.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Meals and Soups Packaging industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Meals and Soups Packaging industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Meals and Soups Packaging in United Kingdom report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Meals and Soups Packaging in United Kingdom?
- Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in United Kingdom?
- Have there been any packaging legislative changes in the past 12 months?
- How are consumption trends impacting the packaging landscape?
- What are the key trends and latest product developments in packaging?
- How important are sustainability and recycling to consumers in United Kingdom?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Meals and Soups Packaging in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Demand for convenience influences meals and soups packaging in 2024
Marked differences between packaging of soup and ready meals in the UK
iKrafts drives eco-friendly packaging innovation in meals and soups
Balancing convenience, cost, and eco-friendliness in UK meals and soups packaging
Flexible, premium, and eco-friendly packs to drive meals and soups packaging trends
Meals and Soups Packaging in the United Kingdom - Company Profiles
Packaging Industry in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview
Packaging in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Changing consumer behaviour and economic pressures drive the shift towards convenience-focused and flexible packaging formats
Rising sustainability expectations and inflationary pressures reshape food packaging formats
Regulatory targets and brand carbon goals accelerate the shift to rPET and low-impact non-alcoholic formats
Premiumisation demands and carbon-reduction goals drive material diversification in alcoholic drinks
Circular beauty expectations and retailer action accelerate refill and bio-based packaging adoption
Demand for value and waste reduction drives adoption of concentrates and refill ecosystems in home care
Consumer demand for sustainability and functionality drives new flexible and smart packaging formats in pet food
Rising regulatory costs are accelerating packaging redesign
Deposit incentives are reshaping beverage packaging choices
Government-funded waste systems are driving infrastructure upgrades, recycling targets and local-authority integration
Regulatory pressure and consumer demand driving strategic recycling partnerships
Patent-free biopolymers and seaweed coating emerge as compostable packaging solutions
EPR obligations and traceability requirements reinforce adoption of smart packaging technologies
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Meals and Soups Packaging
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- Dried Ready Meals
- Shelf Stable Ready Meals
- Chilled Ready Meals
- Frozen Ready Meals
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- Chilled Pizza
- Frozen Pizza
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- Meal Kits
- Quick Recipe Kits
- Chilled Lunch Kits
- Prepared Salads
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- Dry Soup
- Shelf Stable Soup
- Chilled Soup
- Frozen Soup
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