* Consumer behavior: future consumers will continue to be discerning, be ready to try new products, be
well-connected into communication systems, be aware of and concerned with environmental issues.
* The main issues affecting packaging will be the depletion of resources, pollution, waste and
environmental management.
* Minimum packaging will need to consider the 3 R’s of environmental criteria: Reduce, Reuse and
Recycle.
* Changes in distribution will include changes in the retailing scene, moving from the neighborhood
store, to supermarkets then hypermarkets, cash and carry and warehouse clubs.
* Legislation and laws will apply to food packaging and labeling, and will need to be harmonized with
those of other countries to be acceptable and globally competitive.