GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Food Packaging Industry Statistics

Digital transformation enhances efficiency, sustainability, and consumer engagement in food packaging.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of food packaging companies have adopted digital technologies to improve supply chain management

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55% of food packaging manufacturers plan to increase their investment in IoT solutions over the next two years

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30% of food packaging organizations have implemented blockchain for traceability

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53% of food producers are investing in Smart Label technology to enhance consumer trust

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46% of food packaging companies plan to increase their use of cloud-based platforms for data storage and management

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74% of food packaging companies believe sustainability initiatives are driving digital innovation

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41% of food companies are investing in digital training for their employees to improve digital literacy

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55% of food brands are exploring or implementing IoT-enabled smart packaging to extend shelf life

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58% of food companies are investing in digital storage solutions to better manage packaging materials data

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39% of food companies are adopting digital traceability systems to meet regulatory requirements

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54% of food packaging firms have adopted digital monitoring systems for environmental conditions in warehouses

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37% of food companies have adopted digital training programs to upskill their workforce in digital tools

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66% of food packaging companies leverage digital solutions to reduce overall packaging material usage

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43% of food manufacturers plan to use digital authentication methods to combat counterfeit packaging

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54% of food companies are investing in digital training for their supply chain partners to improve integration

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38% of food companies have expanded their use of digital tools during global disruptions to maintain supply chain resilience

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48% of food packaging firms are exploring digital innovations for sustainable packaging solutions

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55% of food brands utilize digital technologies for personalized packaging experiences

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45% of food companies use digital sensors to monitor environmental conditions during transportation

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49% of food companies have implemented digital tools to improve compliance tracking and reporting

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58% of food packaging firms see digital innovations as vital to reducing environmental impact

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48% of consumers prefer brands that use sustainable digital labeling on packaging

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55% of consumers are more likely to buy food products with QR codes linked to detailed product information

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62% of consumers are more attracted to food products with interactive digital packaging

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54% of consumers are willing to pay more for enhanced digital labeling that provides sustainability info

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43% of consumers have a positive perception of brands using digital augmented reality on packaging

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64% of consumers value digital information about product origin and sustainability

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36% of food companies plan to implement digital feedback systems for consumer insights

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65% of consumers find interactive packaging with digital features more engaging

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63% of food companies plan to enhance consumer engagement through digital storytelling via packaging

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51% of food packaging companies report an increase in customer loyalty after implementing digital engagement tools

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64% of consumers show more trust in brands that provide digital transparency on their packaging

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61% of food producers see digital transformation as essential to meet consumer demand for transparency

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42% of food brands are deploying digital loyalty programs tied to packaging for better consumer engagement

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65% of food packaging companies utilize AI-powered quality control systems

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40% of packaging lines have automated digital inspection systems

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25% of food packaging companies report significant cost savings after digital transformation

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60% of food packaging companies see digital transformation as a key to compliance with evolving safety regulations

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52% of food manufacturers utilize digital twin technology for product development

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47% of food packaging firms have integrated machine learning for predictive maintenance

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45% of food packaging companies already use RFID technology for inventory management

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49% of food packaging companies utilize data analytics to optimize production processes

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31% of food packaging firms are experimenting with 3D printing for prototype development

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50% of food packaging companies are deploying AI-driven chatbots for customer service

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58% of food manufacturers have seen quality improvements after adopting digital quality control solutions

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66% of food packaging suppliers see digital transformation as essential for maintaining competitiveness

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29% of food manufacturing companies use digital sensors for real-time monitoring of product conditions

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72% of food packaging firms believe AI will significantly impact packaging design and innovation

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55% of food packaging companies are using digital platforms for collaborative product development

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70% of supply chain disruptions in food packaging are attributed to lack of digital integration

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44% of food brands use digital analytics to forecast demand more accurately

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53% of food companies have increased their use of automated digital printing for packaging decoration

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45% of food manufacturers utilize digital marketing analytics to optimize their promotional strategies

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57% of food brands now incorporate digital feedback from consumers into product development cycles

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49% of companies report improved product freshness and shelf life tracking through digital monitoring

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33% of food packaging organizations have integrated AI chatbots to enhance consumer inquiry management

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67% of food companies report increased operational efficiency after adopting digital process automation

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80% of food brands increased their use of digital packaging labels during the pandemic

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38% of food packaging companies plan to adopt augmented reality features on labels in the next year

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29% of food enterprises reported improved supply chain transparency after digital overhauls

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67% of food packaging manufacturers believe digitalization helps reduce waste

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72% of companies in the food packaging sector expect digital innovations to accelerate over the next five years

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61% of food companies see blockchain as critical to combat food fraud

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48% of companies report that digital transformation has helped improve sustainability practices

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70% of food packaging companies believe digital transformation contributes to better data-driven decision-making

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72% of food companies agree that digital innovation is a competitive necessity

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59% of food companies believe digital transformation aids in minimizing waste and optimizing resource use

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Key Highlights

70% of food packaging companies have adopted digital technologies to improve supply chain management
55% of food packaging manufacturers plan to increase their investment in IoT solutions over the next two years
48% of consumers prefer brands that use sustainable digital labeling on packaging
65% of food packaging companies utilize AI-powered quality control systems
40% of packaging lines have automated digital inspection systems
30% of food packaging organizations have implemented blockchain for traceability
80% of food brands increased their use of digital packaging labels during the pandemic
25% of food packaging companies report significant cost savings after digital transformation
55% of consumers are more likely to buy food products with QR codes linked to detailed product information
60% of food packaging companies see digital transformation as a key to compliance with evolving safety regulations
52% of food manufacturers utilize digital twin technology for product development
47% of food packaging firms have integrated machine learning for predictive maintenance
62% of consumers are more attracted to food products with interactive digital packaging

Digital transformation is revolutionizing the food packaging industry, with over 70% of companies adopting digital tools like AI, IoT, and blockchain to boost efficiency, ensure compliance, and meet rising consumer demand for sustainable, interactive, and transparent packaging experiences.

Adoption of Sustainable and Digital Technologies

70% of food packaging companies have adopted digital technologies to improve supply chain management
55% of food packaging manufacturers plan to increase their investment in IoT solutions over the next two years
30% of food packaging organizations have implemented blockchain for traceability
53% of food producers are investing in Smart Label technology to enhance consumer trust
46% of food packaging companies plan to increase their use of cloud-based platforms for data storage and management
74% of food packaging companies believe sustainability initiatives are driving digital innovation
41% of food companies are investing in digital training for their employees to improve digital literacy
55% of food brands are exploring or implementing IoT-enabled smart packaging to extend shelf life
58% of food companies are investing in digital storage solutions to better manage packaging materials data
39% of food companies are adopting digital traceability systems to meet regulatory requirements
54% of food packaging firms have adopted digital monitoring systems for environmental conditions in warehouses
37% of food companies have adopted digital training programs to upskill their workforce in digital tools
66% of food packaging companies leverage digital solutions to reduce overall packaging material usage
43% of food manufacturers plan to use digital authentication methods to combat counterfeit packaging
54% of food companies are investing in digital training for their supply chain partners to improve integration
38% of food companies have expanded their use of digital tools during global disruptions to maintain supply chain resilience
48% of food packaging firms are exploring digital innovations for sustainable packaging solutions
55% of food brands utilize digital technologies for personalized packaging experiences
45% of food companies use digital sensors to monitor environmental conditions during transportation
49% of food companies have implemented digital tools to improve compliance tracking and reporting
58% of food packaging firms see digital innovations as vital to reducing environmental impact

Adoption of Sustainable and Digital Technologies Interpretation

With over 70% of food packaging companies embracing digital tech—from IoT to blockchain—it's clear that in the race to enhance supply chains, traceability, and sustainability, the industry is not just packaging food but also wrapping itself in smart, eco-friendly innovation.

Consumer Preferences and Brand Loyalty

48% of consumers prefer brands that use sustainable digital labeling on packaging
55% of consumers are more likely to buy food products with QR codes linked to detailed product information
62% of consumers are more attracted to food products with interactive digital packaging
54% of consumers are willing to pay more for enhanced digital labeling that provides sustainability info
43% of consumers have a positive perception of brands using digital augmented reality on packaging
64% of consumers value digital information about product origin and sustainability
36% of food companies plan to implement digital feedback systems for consumer insights
65% of consumers find interactive packaging with digital features more engaging
63% of food companies plan to enhance consumer engagement through digital storytelling via packaging
51% of food packaging companies report an increase in customer loyalty after implementing digital engagement tools
64% of consumers show more trust in brands that provide digital transparency on their packaging
61% of food producers see digital transformation as essential to meet consumer demand for transparency
42% of food brands are deploying digital loyalty programs tied to packaging for better consumer engagement

Consumer Preferences and Brand Loyalty Interpretation

As the digital revolution redefines food packaging—from sustainable labels and QR codes revealing detailed origins to augmented reality and interactive storytelling—consumers are increasingly valuing transparency, engagement, and sustainability, prompting nearly two-thirds of food companies to embrace digital transformation as the key to building trust and loyalty in a competitive marketplace.

Implementation and Utilization of AI and Automation

65% of food packaging companies utilize AI-powered quality control systems
40% of packaging lines have automated digital inspection systems
25% of food packaging companies report significant cost savings after digital transformation
60% of food packaging companies see digital transformation as a key to compliance with evolving safety regulations
52% of food manufacturers utilize digital twin technology for product development
47% of food packaging firms have integrated machine learning for predictive maintenance
45% of food packaging companies already use RFID technology for inventory management
49% of food packaging companies utilize data analytics to optimize production processes
31% of food packaging firms are experimenting with 3D printing for prototype development
50% of food packaging companies are deploying AI-driven chatbots for customer service
58% of food manufacturers have seen quality improvements after adopting digital quality control solutions
66% of food packaging suppliers see digital transformation as essential for maintaining competitiveness
29% of food manufacturing companies use digital sensors for real-time monitoring of product conditions
72% of food packaging firms believe AI will significantly impact packaging design and innovation
55% of food packaging companies are using digital platforms for collaborative product development
70% of supply chain disruptions in food packaging are attributed to lack of digital integration
44% of food brands use digital analytics to forecast demand more accurately
53% of food companies have increased their use of automated digital printing for packaging decoration
45% of food manufacturers utilize digital marketing analytics to optimize their promotional strategies
57% of food brands now incorporate digital feedback from consumers into product development cycles
49% of companies report improved product freshness and shelf life tracking through digital monitoring
33% of food packaging organizations have integrated AI chatbots to enhance consumer inquiry management
67% of food companies report increased operational efficiency after adopting digital process automation

Implementation and Utilization of AI and Automation Interpretation

With over half of food packaging companies embracing AI and digital solutions—from quality control to supply chain management—it's clear that digital transformation isn't just a trend but a vital ingredient for staying competitive, ensuring safety, and innovating in a rapidly evolving industry.

Industry-Wide Digital Innovation Trends

80% of food brands increased their use of digital packaging labels during the pandemic
38% of food packaging companies plan to adopt augmented reality features on labels in the next year

Industry-Wide Digital Innovation Trends Interpretation

With 80% of food brands turning digital during the pandemic and nearly 4 in 10 planning to add augmented reality to their labels, the food packaging industry is clearly shifting towards a future where labels not only inform but also engage consumers in a truly interactive, high-tech tasting experience.

Perceived Impact of Digital Transformation

29% of food enterprises reported improved supply chain transparency after digital overhauls
67% of food packaging manufacturers believe digitalization helps reduce waste
72% of companies in the food packaging sector expect digital innovations to accelerate over the next five years
61% of food companies see blockchain as critical to combat food fraud
48% of companies report that digital transformation has helped improve sustainability practices
70% of food packaging companies believe digital transformation contributes to better data-driven decision-making
72% of food companies agree that digital innovation is a competitive necessity
59% of food companies believe digital transformation aids in minimizing waste and optimizing resource use

Perceived Impact of Digital Transformation Interpretation

As the food packaging industry leans into digitalization, from boosting supply chain transparency and reducing waste to combating fraud and sharpening strategic decisions, it's clear that embracing innovation isn't just about staying current—it's about serving a safer, more sustainable future on a digital platter.