Sachets, often overshadowed by stand-up and retort pouches, are crucial in the flexible packaging industry. These small, sealed, single-use pouches are designed to hold precise quantities of liquids, powders, gels, or granules. Their applications span foodservice, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and pet treats, offering convenience and portion control.
Despite perceptions of decline due to legislative and consumer pressures, the global sachet packaging market is projected to grow at 5-6% annually over the next decade. This growth is particularly pronounced in emerging markets, where sachets constitute a significant share of unit volumes within the flexible packaging sector.
Exhibitors at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 are demonstrating how sachets can meet sustainability challenges. Futamura’s NatureFlex, a bio-film from renewable resources, offers industrial and home compostability. Their collaboration with Repaq and GK Sondermaschinenbau has produced a fully compostable laminate that maintains product integrity.
Taghleef Industries’ Extendo XZMU transforms non-recyclable cosmetics sachets into recyclable polypropylene solutions, addressing sustainability issues in the beauty industry. Jindal Films’ Bicor MB100 enhances recyclability with its mono-material PP structures, while Quantum Packaging’s mono-material films are adaptable to various conditions, offering flexibility and durability.
Tungate Group focuses on paper-faced sachets with recyclable laminates, advancing water-based coatings for sustainable packaging solutions. These innovations are crucial as brands strive to provide environmentally conscious consumers with convenient, sustainable packaging that maintains performance and branding.
The industry is moving towards solutions that reduce environmental impact while ensuring product protection and shelf life. These advancements will be showcased at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 11 & 12 February. The event promises to be a pivotal moment for the future of sachet packaging, with tickets in high demand.
