| | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| 1. | INTRODUCTION | 6 |
| 2. | SCOPE OF OVERVIEW | 12 |
| 2.1. | Statements of SCHÖNWALD CONSULTING | 12 |
| 2.2. | Methodology of Research | 14 |
| 2.3. | Objective | 17 |
| 2.4. | Geographical Scope | 19 |
| 2.5. | Structure of Market Analysis | 21 |
| 3. | USE OF TERMS AND DESCRIPTIONS | 23 |
| 3.1. | Glossary and Terms | 23 |
| 3.2. | Descriptions | 26 |
| 4. | THE CONSUMPTION OF FLEXIBLE FOOD PACKAGING IN EUROPE | 27 |
| 4.1. | Definition of Flexible Packaging | 28 |
| 4.2. | Materials, Market Segments and Pack Types | 29 |
| 4.3. | Consumption by Market Segment and Material Based Films | 36 |
| 4.3.1. | Meat and Meat Products | 37 |
| 4.3.2. | Cheese | 38 |
| 4.3.3. | Coffee | 39 |
| 4.3.4. | Dry Food | 40 |
| 4.3.5. | Bread and Bakery Products | 41 |
| 4.3.6. | Snacks | 42 |
| 4.3.7. | Confectionery | 43 |
| 4.3.8. | Convenience Food and Fresh Products | 44 |
| 4.3.9. | Beverages | 45 |
| 4.3.10. | Sealable Liddings | 46 |
| 4.3.11. | Pet Food | 47 |
| 4.3.12. | Total | 48 |
| 4.4. | Consumption by Material Based Films and Market Segment | 49 |
| 4.4.1. | PET Based Films | 50 |
| 4.4.2. | PA Based Films | 51 |
| 4.4.3. | OPP Based Films | 52 |
| 4.4.4. | CPP Based Films | 53 |
| 4.4.5. | PE Based Films | 54 |
| 4.4.6. | PAPER Based Films | 55 |
| 4.4.7. | ALUMINUM Flexible Foils | 56 |
| 4.4.8. | Total | 57 |
| 5. | PACKAGING WASTE REGULATIONS AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY | 58 |
| 5.1. | EU Regulations | 58 |
| | Historically important directives Current situation Recycling quotas Circular economy | |
| 5.2. | New Packaging Law in Germany since January 1, 2019 | 67 |
| | Packaging ordinances and dual system § 4 VerpackG (packaging law), general requirements for packaging Explaining the new packaging law Recycling quotas in Germany, former, 2019 and 2022 Licensing system LUCID | |
| 6. | EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS FOR PACKAGING | 74 |
| 6.1. | Customer Needs | 74 |
| | EU citizens attitude towards environment | |
| 6.2. | Brands and Retailers and the New Challenges for Sustainable Packaging | 86 |
| | EUROPEN statement 12 multi-national brands/retailers statements | |
| 7. | MATERIAL SOLUTIONS ON THE WAY TO THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY | 86 |
| 7.1. | Bio-Based Plastics | 87 |
| | Explanation bio-based plastics Facts, figures, consumption and outlook | |
| 7.2. | Mono-Material Laminates | 92 |
| | 11 companies providing barrier and high barrier solutions Available and certified sample for high barrier spouted stand-up pouches | |
| 7.3. | Paper as Material for Flexible Packaging | 96 |
| | Paper's image by consumer Requirements on paper flexible packaging Expected growth of paper for flexible packaging 18 suppliers of paper based flexible solutions | |
| 7.4. | Fraunhofer Institute's Circular Packaging Project | 101 |
| | Short description and reference to detailed explanation | |
| 8. | APPENDIX | 102 |
| | Appendix I: Figures | 102 |
| | Appendix II: Furhter Multi Client Studies by SCHÖNWALD CONSULTING | 105 |
