This year 2016 Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute revealed fundamental industry shifts that focused on industry changes being driven by the generational influence of millennials. The FPI survey, sent to members in September, collects opinions from companies throughout the foodservice packaging supply chain, including raw material and machinery suppliers, packaging manufacturers, distributors, and operators. The second section provides high-level trends in the foodservice packaging industry based on FPI staff analysis of member submissions, as well as FPIs general industry observations and newsletter entries.

Key Takeaways:

  • This year’s 2016 Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute revealed key industry shifts that focused on industry changes being driven by the generational influence of millennials.
  • Millennials desire food that is increasingly convenient and less time-intensive.
  • Changes in preparation and distribution of meals are driving other trends, such as an increased interest in tamper-evident packaging and food safety.

“Each year our Trends Report searches for common threads found throughout the entire foodservice packaging value chain.”

https://www.fsrmagazine.com/industry-highlights/millennials-impacting-foodservice-packaging-industry

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