This document discusses trends in packaging over the next 10 years and beyond. It predicts that packaging will become more specialized, sustainable, and technologically advanced. Dissolvable, space-saving, and smart packaging utilizing printed electronics, nanotechnology and augmented reality will provide enhanced product interaction and information. E-commerce growth will increase demand for corrugated and automated delivery solutions. Changes in manufacturing like 3D printing, AI automation, on-demand warehousing, and blockchain technology will make operations more efficient. Overall, the future of packaging will revolutionize customer experience and environmental protection.

1. The Future of Packaging:
Technology and Packaging
in 10 Years and Beyond

2. Overview
• Reshaping Packaging
• Enhancing Sustainability Efforts
• The Rise of Ecommerce
• Changes in Manufacturing & Operations

3. Reshaping
Packaging
We all recognize our classic boxes, bags and bottles.
The future may be evolving these classic designs to
meet growing consumer demands for convenience.

4. What’s in store
for design?
In the next ten years, service providers will take the
throne. Therefore, future consumers will be able to
enjoy an all inclusive shopping experience.
With new technological advances, there will be a shift
away from mass production and a step towards
innovative and specialized brand packaging to serve
specified products, services and experiences.

5. Dissolvable Packaging Solutions
Dissolvable packaging isn’t necessarily a new thing with
much of the household product industry using this for
dishwasher and laundry pods.
However, we can expect to see more dissolvable
packaging solutions bleed into several industries
including:
• Food
• Beverages
• Beauty

6. Space Saving
Packaging Solutions
The food and beverage packaging industry produces
a lot of packaging waste due to transportation, storage
and shelf lives.
So, Say goodbye to the bottle design we all know
and love with more square or rectangular packaging
solutions emerging for optimized stacking and storage
capabilities.

7. Smart Packaging
A new world of communication is opening up for
businesses with smart packaging solutions.
Currently mostly used in the food and beverage
industries, smart packaging solutions will weave its
way into many different markets in the future.
Smart packaging options include:
• Printed electronics
• Nanotechnology
• Augmented reality

8. Printed Electronics
Advanced materials and printed electronics with smart
LEDs/OLEDs will bring a new level of:
• Product interaction
• Infotainment
• Digital sales aid
• Online connection
In simple terms – sensor activated screens will
become part of packaging design and a huge part
of the customer experience.

9. Nanotechnology
With the swipe of a card or scan of a smart device,
packaging featuring nanotechnology will provide:
• Advanced tracking
• Theft protection
• Additional information
• Dynamic visuals
• Online connection
• Integrated product interaction
• Active monitoring

10. Augmented Reality (AR)
Consumers will be able to virtually:
• Test-drive products
• Examine packaging options
• Interact with game elements
All while companies build brand recognition and
provide new forms of entertainment through their
packaging and products.

11. Enhancing
Sustainability
Efforts
Sustainability goes beyond packaging and products
as consumers continue to seek an eco-friendly
shopping experience.

12. Consumer Behaviour
While eco-friendly packaging options are currently
less cost effective, consumer spending on eco-friendly
products seems to be on the rise.
• 1 in 3 consumers favor eco-friendly options
• 35% would purchase a product that is better for the
environment over other products that are cheaper.

13. The Packaging Industry
With companies taking up more corporate responsibility
in protecting the environment and savvy consumers
expecting a higher level of eco-responsibility the
packaging industry has had to adapt packaging
solutions focused on:
• Waste reduction
• Space saving
• Recyclability/compostability
• Sustainable sourcing

14. Goodbye Plastic
Sustainability has been a heavy topic in the business
and consumer world over the last few years.
We’ve already witnessed and grown with many new
sustainable packaging options at our disposal.
It’s safe to say that because of this, sustainable
packaging may be the new norm overriding plastic
packaging completely in the future!

15. The Rise of
E-commerce
Brick and mortar may still dominate the market, but
due to the pandemic and heavy reliance on online
shopping opportunities, e-commerce may already be
taking the throne.

16. Corrugated Packaging Solutions
The future for all things corrugated is looking bright.
With the demand for sustainable efforts and the reliance
on e-commerce brands, corrugated packaging is
quickly dominating the packaging industry.
The corrugated packaging market will be developing
innovative and biodegradable materials to enhance
and make corrugated packaging more adaptable to
our future of sustainability:
• Recyclability
• Strength
• Durability

17. Automated Home Delivery
By 2028 and beyond, delivery, as we know it, will change.
We’ve gotten a glimpse at a future filled with whirling
drones and rumbling driverless vehicles.
The use of automated delivery has the potential to
reduce accidents by as much as 70%, lower fuel
consumption by 20%, and save up to 1.2 billion hours
of transport time over the course of a decade.

18. Changes in
Manufacturing
& Operations
The packaging industry is constantly optimizing their
operations to be more cost effective, time efficient and
convenient for supply chains, but where will this lead us?

19. 3D Printing
In the future, 3D printing promises to raise the bar up
high via print-to-order manufacturing.
For packaging prototypes, 3D printing will provide a
vastly superior option over current methods, offering
flexibility, efficiency, and cost reduction that will
meld design and manufacturing.

20. AI Machine Automation
The shift from today’s slow processes to tomorrow’s
faster, smarter practices will hinge on several
innovations.
These innovations include the introduction of:
• Predictive maintenance (instead of waiting for
something to break, systems will anticipate and
address accordingly)
• Cobots (robots that will work in conjunction with
humans)
• IoT standardization (allowing for effective network
connection)
• Integration of print-to-order manufacturing.

21. On-Demand Warehousing
Just like Airbnb, companies will rent out warehouse
space optimized by the latest tech.
This will provide greater efficiency and the
opportunity to expand without having to rely on the
old model of acquiring and maintaining massive,
inefficient facilities.

22. Blockchain Technology for
Shipping and Logistics
Blockchain technology will streamline the shipping
processes while providing a level of:
• Tracking
• Security
• Transparency
• Counterfeit protection
• Cost-effectiveness
By offering a decentralized digital ledger, blockchain
will eliminate the need for intermediary shipping
fees, paperwork, and other inefficient/vulnerable/
wasteful practices.

23. Thus…
As the world moves towards more advanced and
sustainable methods, packaging manufacturers
and consumers will benefit from efforts that will
revolutionize the customer experience, manufacturing
and shipping, as well as environmental protection.

24. Get in contact with PakFactory’s product specialists
today to discuss the future of YOUR packaging and
start implementing new strategies to get ahead of
the curve!
The future of packaging lies in
consumers hands with shifting
demands for sustainability,
convenience and time efficiency.