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Instead of hosting their signature three-day event in Rosemont, Illinois, the Global Pouch Forum pivoted to a 100% virtual format to share keynotes and technical presentations with attendees in a safe, at-home environment.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a focus on flexible packaging, the sessions unpacked the latest innovations in flexible plastic packaging across industries and applications. Keep reading for four insights our team of experts gleaned from this year’s presentations:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. The Popularity of Flexible Plastic Packaging is Rising Rapidly\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf there is one thing these sessions reinforced, it’s that flexible packaging isn’t going anywhere. In fact, the presenting experts at Global Pouch Forum report that its popularity is on the rise due to a variety of factors.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, COVID-19 is encouraging consumers to sanitize packages when they bring them home from the store. This cultural shift is inspiring changes to the composition of flexible packaging, so it's easier to disinfect and dispose of after use. These improvements contribute to global health initiatives and enhance consumer confidence in packaged products.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVice Chairman of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Kathy Bolhous, shared in her keynote presentation “State of the Flexible Packaging Industry and Where it’s Headed,” that the pandemic has caused a surge in demand for packaged foods because individuals and families are eating in the house and stockpiling supplies in preparation for quarantines.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause of the stay-at-home orders and quarantines, consumers are heavily focused on staying in control of their emotional, mental and physical health. In a technical presentation hosted by market intelligence agency, Mintel shared intriguing data that revealed new consumer sentiment affecting the future of packaging. According to Mintel’s Global COVID-19 Tracker\u003Csup\u003E1\u003C/sup\u003E, during the week of May 28 – June 4, 2020, nearly half of US adults placed greater emphasis on their mental wellbeing, taking time to prioritize tension-relieving activities such as exercise, talking with friends or family, and trying to maintain a sense of normalcy.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat does Mintel’s data mean for flexible packaging? This reveals that packaging plays a critical role in consumer well being. Consumers benefit from the physical and emotional safety of packaging that prevents outside contaminates and withstands sanitization processes, so they can enjoy the things they love with peace of mind.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExplore the\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/future-of-the-manufacturing-industry.html\"\u003EFuture of the Manufacturing Industry: Helping Converters Plan for a Post-Coronavirus World\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Flexible Plastic Packaging Helps Enhance Product Marketability\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFlexible packaging provides brand owners with a variety of benefits such as an enhanced product shelf life, product protection, and lower shipping costs due to lighter weights. In fact, the American Chemistry Council states that just two pounds of plastic can deliver 10 gallons of a beverage. To move the same amount with other common packaging materials, brands would need three pounds of aluminum, eight pounds of steel, or over forty pounds of glass.\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C/sup\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOutside of benefitting brand owners’ bottom lines, flexible \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/polymer-packaging.html\"\u003Epolymer packaging\u003C/a\u003E offers consumers benefits that increase the value and marketability of everyday products. Consider a common household nemesis – the peanut butter jar. It’s a staple in almost every household, yet it’s universally accepted that scraping it clean is nearly impossible without a hand covered in sticky peanut butter.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn June 1, 2020, J.M. Smuckers Company released its latest innovation - squeeze peanut butter. In their press release, they advertised it saying “peanut butter lovers everywhere will be able to enjoy their beloved Jif peanut butter in a new squeezable pouch, making it easier for kids to serve themselves a yummy treat, measuring accurate amounts in recipes, or precise spreading for that perfect ‘ants on a log’ snack… all without needing a knife or other utensil!”\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C/sup\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat’s a lot of previously-inaccessible consumer benefits that were gained just by switching the packaging. Flexible packaging may reduce product waste, is easy for consumers of all ages to handle, and may eliminate the need to use and clean extra utensils. As the trend towards enhanced consumer experiences grows, we expect products in all aisles of the grocery store to be available in flexible plastic packaging.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Abundant Opportunities Outside Food and Beverage\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the FPA, the largest market for flexible packaging is food, which accounts for about 59% of shipments. While food and beverage currently uses the highest amount of flexible packaging, it’s not the only applicable market segment. Other markets include:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ERetail (non-food) at 12%\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EMedical and pharmaceutical at 9%\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EConsumer products at 8%\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EIndustrial applications at 7%\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EInstitutional non-food at 3%\u003Csup\u003E4\u003C/sup\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBased on the data, we’re starting to see flexible packaging penetrating consumer products such as hand soap or refills, laundry detergent\u003Csup\u003E5\u003C/sup\u003E, bug repellents\u003Csup\u003E6\u003C/sup\u003E, and more. 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