Food Grade Customized Printed Cheese Packaging
More and more consumers are seeking the functional benefits of cheese, and consumers’ evolving interests are leading innovation in the global cheese market. Consumers are buying cheese for a variety of reasons, ranging from preferences for nutrition and convenience to taste. At the same time, the average cheese consumer has a new interest and expectation in shopping for cheese packaging bags in the market.
Global Cheese Market Overview to 2022
In 2021, the global cheese market reached sales of USD 143 billion, an increase of 5.1%¹ from 2020. Of this, Western Europe is the largest regional cheese market with sales of nearly USD 54 billion, followed by North America with sales of USD 33.8 billion². Although the Australian market has a small base, the growth rate is the fastest at 15.1%³.
Area
| 2021 sales (US$ million) | Annual Growth Rate (2020-2021) |
Western Europe | 53,999 | 6.5% |
North America | 32,765 | 2.1% |
Latin America | 16,652 | 3.4% |
Eastern Europe | 14,979 | 9.0% |
Middle East and Africa | 12,039 | 0.9% |
Asia Pacific | 9,607 | 7.5% |
Australia | 3,002 | 15.1% |
What factors need to be considered
Freshness: Cheese is a perishable food, so the packaging needs to keep the cheese fresh to prevent oxidation, spoilage and bacterial growth.
Breathability: Cheese needs proper breathability to maintain its texture and taste. Overly sealed packaging can cause cheese to soften or harden.
Strength and Durability: Cheese packaging needs to be strong and durable enough to prevent the package from being crushed or broken, but also needs to be able to withstand the challenges of shipping and storage.
Aesthetics: Cheese packaging needs to be attractive and aesthetically pleasing to catch the eye of consumers.
Sustainability: cheese packaging needs to be environmentally friendly, minimizing the amount of packaging used and its impact on the environment.
Safety: cheese packaging needs to be safe and hygienic to avoid contamination and cross-contamination
What are the materials used for cheese
Plastics: Plastic materials are commonly used for cheese packaging, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They have good oxygen barrier, transparency and strength.
Paper: paper materials are also commonly used in cheese packaging, such as cardboard, kraft paper, baking paper, etc.. Paper materials have good breathability and are environmentally friendly, but they usually require additional cling bags or plastic wrap to keep the cheese fresh.
Metal: Metal materials such as aluminum foil and tin plate are also commonly used for cheese packaging. They provide good oxygen barrier and durability, but they usually require an additional plastic layer to keep the cheese fresh.
Biodegradable materials: Biodegradable materials such as starch-based and cellulose-based materials are also increasingly being used in cheese packaging. These materials are usually environmentally friendly and biodegradable
New Trends in Cheese Packaging Development
As consumer demands for health, environmental protection and convenience continue to rise, cheese packaging is evolving and innovating. The following are eco-friendly packaging: consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging is increasing, so biodegradable and recyclable materials will become the new trend in cheese packaging.
Personalized packaging: consumers’ demand for personalized products is increasing, so cheese packaging will also develop in the direction of personalization and differentiation.
Intelligent packaging: intelligent packaging can help consumers better understand the production, quality and shelf life of cheese and other information
Multi-functional packaging: multi-functional packaging can better meet the needs of consumers, such as moisture, mold, oxidation, etc.
Minimalist packaging: Minimalist packaging can reduce packaging materials and costs, while meeting consumers’ aesthetic needs for simplicity and freshness.
KX creates custom cheese flexible packaging solutions for all types of small and medium-sized producers. Our highly specialized technical packaging locks in moisture and oxygen to maintain the integrity of the product, and KX Packaging can help you find the best packaging for your cheese products.