The Growth of Aseptic Packaging in the Beverage Industry

Peter Messacar, director of business development at Scholle IPN, was recently interviewed for an October, 2020 Beverage Industry article that looks into the beverage industry and how packaging suppliers are seeking to deliver a balanced approach that focuses on functional, reusable and recyclable attributes in their aseptic cartons, pouches or bag-in-box (BIB) packaging.

Key Article Takeaways

• Today’s active consumers continue to seek better-for-you, clean-label beverage options. Reducing a product’s carbon footprint is key.
• Millennials are poised to change many aspects of business now and in the future — including the packaging of the beverages they drink and foods they eat. This generation puts a significantly higher priority on sustainability than previous generations.
• Most beverage brands employ multiple packaging options. Very few are left only offering their products in a single package format.
• The move toward a circular economy — where packaging can be created, used and re-envisioned after use — is a focus of manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike.