The growth rate exceeds the company’s overall revenue growth of 6% related to carton packaging. This positive trend emphasizes the increasing demand for food and drink sustainability in packaging solutions.
In 2024, approximately 1.7 billion liters of food were packaged using SIG Terra materials. This significant volume highlights the sector’s focus on sustainable packaging, aligning with the evolving needs of consumers interested in eco-friendly choices.
Moreover, market expansion in Europe and a successful sales ramp-up of the SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material in China underline the growing preference for SIG’s even more sustainable offerings. This indicates a shift in food and drink consumer trends, emphasizing the importance of innovative sustainable packaging solutions.
Notably, SIG Terra solutions in aseptic cartons accounted for 9.3% of the food packed in SIG aseptic cartons within Europe, demonstrating sustained uptake, and 4.1% globally. This trend illustrates a broader acceptance of sustainable packaging within the food and drink marketing landscape.
According to SIG, the SIG Terra portfolio encompasses the most sustainable packaging innovations. These include aseptic carton packaging materials free from aluminum layers and polymers linked to forest-based as well as recycled materials through certified mass balance systems. Additionally, the portfolio offers recycle-ready bag-in-box and spouted pouch solutions, further reinforcing SIG’s commitment to food and drink sustainability.
