While there is a huge range of materials to choose from for food and beverage packaging, plastic and glass are two of the most popular and functional materials used.Over the past few decades, plastic has overtaken glass as the most commonly used food packaging material due to its affordability and versatility.According to a 2021 Food Packaging Forum report, plastic dominates the market share of food contact materials with a 37% stake, while glass took third place with 11%.
But, as a manufacturer, how do you decide which material is best for your product?Several factors need to be considered when choosing glass or plastic as your packaging material, with budget, product type, and intended use being some of the most important.
