Retailers, brands and their packaging partners are all under mounting pressure to help lower our environmental impact. For those of us with a passion for innovation, this is a great time to be in the design business.

This year we at Mattson decided to focus on technology given who and where we are. Here are four predictions for 2020 food and beverage trends.

Each Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ Gourmet Entrée Salad comes ready-to-eat (and customizable) with flavorful toppings separated for optimum freshness, crunch and taste with a bed of fresh greens, such as baby greens, romaine or arugula. Dressings such as apple cider vinaigrette and creamy avocado make for an irresistible combination.

When making food and beverage purchase decisions based on the environment, packaging is most visible to consumers. One in 10 US adults, or roughly 20 million consumers, said that they have switched to a different food or beverage brand because it had earth-friendly packaging.

A savory and convenient option for health-conscious consumers and busy families alike, Moon Cheese brings together over 10g of protein, no sugar and less than 2g of carbs per one-ounce serving.

ReGrained created its bright character driven packaging to more closely reflect their internal culture and active, intentional consumer base, creating a unique identity for every flavor.

Product packaging that remains after use is a burden. It’s a burden to consumers, to communities and to the environment. My sense is that products positioned with sustainable packaging messages are going to dominate categories and eventually set a baseline for market entry.

With the new package, Beetnik aims to improve on shelf presence and enhance overall appetite appeal while leveraging the USDA Organic label in a more prominent space.

To help in the shift toward a circular economy, Happy Family Organics commits to transforming its packaging in three ways: packaging designed for circularity, preservation of natural resources, and consumer education.

David Luttenberger, Mintel's global packaging director, looks ahead and discusses the major trends influencing the packaging sector—including implications for consumers, brands, and manufacturers.