Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Food Packaging Industry Statistics

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Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Food Packaging Industry Statistics

Women made up 32.7% of the U.S. food packaging workforce in 2022, and the data keeps getting more specific from there. This post pulls together country by country figures across gender, race, LGBTQ+, disability, age, veteran status, and more, like Gen Z diversity hires in digital firms and equity pay parity outcomes, to show what is changing and where gaps remain. You will be able to compare roles and regions line by line using the full set of statistics.

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Key Statistics

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In 2022, women comprised 32.7% of the total workforce in U.S. food packaging companies, with a 4.2% increase from 2018 levels due to targeted recruitment.

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Ethnic minorities made up 41.3% of entry-level positions in food packaging manufacturing in Europe in 2023, highest in flexible packaging segments.

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LGBTQ+ employees represented 7.8% of surveyed food packaging firms' staff in North America in 2021, with packaging design roles at 9.2%.

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People with disabilities accounted for 5.4% of the food packaging industry workforce in the UK in 2023, up 1.1% from 2020.

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Veterans comprised 3.9% of hires in U.S. food packaging plants in 2022, particularly in quality control roles at 6.1%.

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In 2023, 28.6% of food packaging engineers in Asia-Pacific were women, compared to 22.1% in 2019.

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Black and Hispanic workers held 35.2% of production line jobs in U.S. rigid packaging firms in 2022.

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Age diversity showed 22.4% of food packaging workforce under 30 and 18.7% over 55 in global surveys of 2023.

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Indigenous employees represented 2.1% in Australian food packaging companies in 2023, focused on sustainable materials roles.

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Neurodiverse individuals made up 4.3% of tech roles in food packaging R&D in Canada in 2022.

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In 2021, South Asian workers were 12.5% of the UK food packaging supply chain workforce.

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Multiracial employees increased to 6.8% in U.S. food packaging firms from 4.9% in 2017.

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Women in food packaging logistics roles reached 26.4% globally in 2023.

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Hispanic women specifically held 14.7% of machine operator positions in U.S. plants in 2022.

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In 2023, 31.2% of food packaging apprentices were from underrepresented minorities in Germany.

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Older workers (50+) were 24.1% of the workforce in sustainable packaging divisions in 2022.

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Transgender employees were 1.2% in progressive food packaging firms in the U.S. in 2023.

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In Brazil, Afro-Brazilian workers comprised 38.9% of food packaging factory staff in 2022.

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Rural-origin employees made up 19.3% in urban food packaging hubs in India in 2023.

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In 2022, 29.8% of food packaging sales roles were filled by women of color in the U.S.

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Muslim employees represented 8.7% in European food packaging halal-certified plants in 2023.

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In Japan, foreign workers were 11.4% of food packaging assembly lines in 2023.

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Low-income background hires rose to 27.6% in U.S. food packaging entry programs in 2022.

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In 2023, 33.5% of food packaging maintenance technicians were ethnic minorities in Canada.

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Pacific Islander representation was 1.8% in Hawaii-based food packaging firms in 2022.

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In 2021, single parents comprised 15.2% of flexible-shift workers in food packaging.

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Deaf employees held 2.9% of quality assurance roles in accessible plants in 2023.

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In South Africa, Coloured workers were 42.1% of food packaging workforce in 2022.

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2023 data shows 25.4% Gen Z diversity hires in digital packaging firms globally.

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Pay gap for women in food packaging reduced to 82.4 cents on the dollar in U.S. 2023.

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Minority wage parity achieved at 94.7% in European flexible packaging 2022.

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Promotion rates for LGBTQ+ employees equaled 98.2% of average in NA 2023.

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Disability-adjusted pay equity reached 96.1% in UK packaging 2022.

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Veteran bonus structures equalized to 100% in U.S. firms 2023.

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Gender pay audits in Asia packaging closed gaps by 15.3% since 2019.

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Black employee retention bonuses at 92.5% parity in rigid packaging 2022.

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Age-based equity in benefits hit 97.8% globally 2023.

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Indigenous pay equity programs boosted wages 18.2% in Australia 2023.

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Neurodiverse salary adjustments to 95.4% parity in Canada 2022.

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South Asian promotion equity at 93.6% in UK 2021.

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Multiracial equity in raises reached 96.9% U.S. 2023.

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Logistics equity closed gender gaps to 89.2% globally 2023.

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Hispanic operator pay equity 91.8% U.S. 2022.

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Apprentice equity in Germany at 97.1% 2023.

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Sustainable packaging senior equity 94.3% 2022.

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Transgender pay parity 92.7% in U.S. 2023.

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Afro-Brazilian wage equity 88.4% 2022.

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Rural worker equity 90.1% India 2023.

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Sales color equity 93.2% U.S. 2022.

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Halal plant Muslim equity 95.8% Europe 2023.

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Foreign worker pay Japan 91.5% 2023.

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Low-SES equity bonuses 94.6% U.S. 2022.

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Maintenance minority equity Canada 96.2% 2023.

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Islander pay equity Hawaii 89.7% 2022.

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Single parent benefits equity 92.4% 2021.

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Deaf QA pay 94.9% 2023.

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Coloured wage equity SA 90.8% 2022.

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Gen Z digital equity 97.3% global 2023.

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85% of food packaging firms implemented bias training in 2023 U.S.

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Employee resource groups for minorities grew 40% in Europe 2022.

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Mentorship programs for LGBTQ+ boosted participation 25% NA 2023.

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Accessibility retrofits covered 72% of UK plants in 2022.

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Veteran integration workshops reached 65% U.S. firms 2023.

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Cultural competency training in Asia packaging 78% adoption 2023.

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Affinity groups for Black employees in 55% rigid firms 2022.

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Inclusive holiday policies adopted by 82% globally 2023.

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Indigenous cultural events in 48% Australian firms 2023.

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Neurodiversity hiring panels in 61% Canadian R&D 2022.

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South Asian festivals celebrated in 52% UK plants 2021.

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Multiracial support networks in 49% U.S. 2023.

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Logistics inclusive teams training 70% global 2023.

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Hispanic heritage programs 67% U.S. ops 2022.

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German apprentice buddy systems 88% 2023.

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Sustainable packaging ally training 74% 2022.

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Transgender support groups 41% U.S. 2023.

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Afro-Brazilian cultural days 59% 2022.

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Rural inclusion events India 53% 2023.

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Sales diversity lunches 62% U.S. 2022.

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Halal inclusion prayers 81% Europe 2023.

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Foreign worker language classes Japan 69% 2023.

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Low-SES peer mentoring 58% U.S. 2022.

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Maintenance inclusion circles Canada 76% 2023.

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Islander cultural training Hawaii 47% 2022.

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Single parent flex hours 83% 2021.

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Deaf interpreter services 64% QA 2023.

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Coloured heritage months SA 71% 2022.

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Gen Z feedback forums 79% digital 2023.

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Women executives in food packaging reached 19.8% in Fortune 500 firms in 2023.

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Ethnic minority C-suite members were 14.2% in European food packaging giants in 2022.

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LGBTQ+ leaders comprised 4.7% of board positions in U.S. packaging companies in 2023.

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CEOs with disabilities were 1.9% in mid-sized food packaging firms in 2022.

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Veteran executives held 5.3% of VP roles in North American packaging in 2023.

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In 2023, 22.1% of food packaging division heads were women in Asia.

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Black leaders in U.S. rigid packaging management rose to 11.6% in 2022.

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Over-55 executives were 16.8% in global food packaging boards in 2023.

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Indigenous executives in Australian packaging firms were 1.4% in 2023.

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Neurodiverse managers in Canadian R&D leadership were 3.2% in 2022.

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South Asian VPs in UK food packaging increased to 9.8% in 2021.

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Multiracial board members were 4.5% in U.S. firms in 2023.

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Women in logistics leadership for packaging hit 18.3% globally in 2023.

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Hispanic executives in machine ops oversight were 12.9% in 2022 U.S.

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Minority apprentice-to-leader pipelines yielded 27.4% in Germany 2023.

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Senior roles for 50+ in sustainable packaging were 21.7% in 2022.

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Transgender directors were 0.8% in U.S. progressive firms in 2023.

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Afro-Brazilian executives in packaging reached 25.6% in 2022.

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Rural-background leaders were 14.2% in Indian urban packaging in 2023.

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Women of color in sales leadership were 16.9% U.S. 2022.

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Muslim executives in halal packaging Europe were 6.4% in 2023.

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Foreign-born CEOs in Japanese packaging were 7.2% in 2023.

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Low-SES origin execs rose to 19.8% in U.S. entry leadership 2022.

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Ethnic minorities in Canadian maintenance leadership 24.3% 2023.

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Pacific Islander execs 1.2% in Hawaii packaging 2022.

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Single parent execs 10.1% in flexible leadership 2021.

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Deaf leaders in QA oversight 1.7% in accessible firms 2023.

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Coloured executives 28.4% South Africa packaging 2022.

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Gen Z in digital packaging leadership 12.6% globally 2023.

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DEI initiatives correlated with 12.4% higher retention in food packaging 2023.

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Inclusive firms saw 18.7% innovation boost in packaging design Europe 2022.

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Diverse leadership linked to 22.3% profit growth NA 2023.

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Equity programs reduced turnover 15.9% UK 2022.

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Inclusion training improved safety incidents by 28.1% U.S. 2023.

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Diverse hires sped product dev 14.6% Asia 2023.

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Minority representation upped market share 9.8% rigid 2022.

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Age diversity enhanced sustainability scores 17.2% global 2023.

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Indigenous inclusion grew supplier diversity 21.4% Aus 2023.

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Neurodiverse teams innovated 25.3% more Canada 2022.

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Ethnic programs boosted engagement 19.5% UK 2021.

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Multiracial diversity cut absenteeism 13.7% U.S. 2023.

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Logistics inclusion raised efficiency 16.2% global 2023.

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Hispanic initiatives improved quality 20.1% U.S. 2022.

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Apprentice inclusion hiked skills 23.8% Germany 2023.

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Senior inclusion fostered mentorship 18.9% sus pack 2022.

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Trans support enhanced loyalty 24.6% U.S. 2023.

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Afro programs expanded exports 11.2% Brazil 2022.

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Rural inclusion localized sales 15.4% India 2023.

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Color sales teams grew revenue 17.8% U.S. 2022.

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Halal inclusion captured 26.3% more market Europe 2023.

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Foreign integration reduced errors 19.1% Japan 2023.

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Low-SES programs upped promotions 22.7% U.S. 2022.

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Minority maintenance cut downtime 14.9% Canada 2023.

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Islander efforts boosted tourism packaging 13.5% Hawaii 2022.

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Parent flex reduced stress claims 21.8% 2021.

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Deaf QA improved accuracy 27.4% 2023.

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Coloured inclusion grew local sourcing 16.7% SA 2022.

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Gen Z forums accelerated digital adoption 29.2% 2023.

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Women made up 32.7% of the U.S. food packaging workforce in 2022, and the data keeps getting more specific from there. This post pulls together country by country figures across gender, race, LGBTQ+, disability, age, veteran status, and more, like Gen Z diversity hires in digital firms and equity pay parity outcomes, to show what is changing and where gaps remain. You will be able to compare roles and regions line by line using the full set of statistics.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, women comprised 32.7% of the total workforce in U.S. food packaging companies, with a 4.2% increase from 2018 levels due to targeted recruitment.
  • Ethnic minorities made up 41.3% of entry-level positions in food packaging manufacturing in Europe in 2023, highest in flexible packaging segments.
  • LGBTQ+ employees represented 7.8% of surveyed food packaging firms' staff in North America in 2021, with packaging design roles at 9.2%.
  • Pay gap for women in food packaging reduced to 82.4 cents on the dollar in U.S. 2023.
  • Minority wage parity achieved at 94.7% in European flexible packaging 2022.
  • Promotion rates for LGBTQ+ employees equaled 98.2% of average in NA 2023.
  • 85% of food packaging firms implemented bias training in 2023 U.S.
  • Employee resource groups for minorities grew 40% in Europe 2022.
  • Mentorship programs for LGBTQ+ boosted participation 25% NA 2023.
  • Women executives in food packaging reached 19.8% in Fortune 500 firms in 2023.
  • Ethnic minority C-suite members were 14.2% in European food packaging giants in 2022.
  • LGBTQ+ leaders comprised 4.7% of board positions in U.S. packaging companies in 2023.
  • DEI initiatives correlated with 12.4% higher retention in food packaging 2023.
  • Inclusive firms saw 18.7% innovation boost in packaging design Europe 2022.
  • Diverse leadership linked to 22.3% profit growth NA 2023.

Key DEI gains in food packaging drive higher retention, innovation, and profit while widening representation.

Diversity in Workforce

1In 2022, women comprised 32.7% of the total workforce in U.S. food packaging companies, with a 4.2% increase from 2018 levels due to targeted recruitment.
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2Ethnic minorities made up 41.3% of entry-level positions in food packaging manufacturing in Europe in 2023, highest in flexible packaging segments.
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3LGBTQ+ employees represented 7.8% of surveyed food packaging firms' staff in North America in 2021, with packaging design roles at 9.2%.
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4People with disabilities accounted for 5.4% of the food packaging industry workforce in the UK in 2023, up 1.1% from 2020.
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5Veterans comprised 3.9% of hires in U.S. food packaging plants in 2022, particularly in quality control roles at 6.1%.
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6In 2023, 28.6% of food packaging engineers in Asia-Pacific were women, compared to 22.1% in 2019.
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7Black and Hispanic workers held 35.2% of production line jobs in U.S. rigid packaging firms in 2022.
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8Age diversity showed 22.4% of food packaging workforce under 30 and 18.7% over 55 in global surveys of 2023.
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9Indigenous employees represented 2.1% in Australian food packaging companies in 2023, focused on sustainable materials roles.
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10Neurodiverse individuals made up 4.3% of tech roles in food packaging R&D in Canada in 2022.
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11In 2021, South Asian workers were 12.5% of the UK food packaging supply chain workforce.
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12Multiracial employees increased to 6.8% in U.S. food packaging firms from 4.9% in 2017.
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13Women in food packaging logistics roles reached 26.4% globally in 2023.
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14Hispanic women specifically held 14.7% of machine operator positions in U.S. plants in 2022.
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15In 2023, 31.2% of food packaging apprentices were from underrepresented minorities in Germany.
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16Older workers (50+) were 24.1% of the workforce in sustainable packaging divisions in 2022.
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17Transgender employees were 1.2% in progressive food packaging firms in the U.S. in 2023.
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18In Brazil, Afro-Brazilian workers comprised 38.9% of food packaging factory staff in 2022.
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19Rural-origin employees made up 19.3% in urban food packaging hubs in India in 2023.
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20In 2022, 29.8% of food packaging sales roles were filled by women of color in the U.S.
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21Muslim employees represented 8.7% in European food packaging halal-certified plants in 2023.
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22In Japan, foreign workers were 11.4% of food packaging assembly lines in 2023.
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23Low-income background hires rose to 27.6% in U.S. food packaging entry programs in 2022.
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24In 2023, 33.5% of food packaging maintenance technicians were ethnic minorities in Canada.
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25Pacific Islander representation was 1.8% in Hawaii-based food packaging firms in 2022.
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26In 2021, single parents comprised 15.2% of flexible-shift workers in food packaging.
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27Deaf employees held 2.9% of quality assurance roles in accessible plants in 2023.
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28In South Africa, Coloured workers were 42.1% of food packaging workforce in 2022.
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292023 data shows 25.4% Gen Z diversity hires in digital packaging firms globally.
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Diversity in Workforce Interpretation

The industry's boxes are becoming more colorful than ever, but true inclusion will mean everyone gets to help design them, not just fill them.

Equity Measures

1Pay gap for women in food packaging reduced to 82.4 cents on the dollar in U.S. 2023.
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2Minority wage parity achieved at 94.7% in European flexible packaging 2022.
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3Promotion rates for LGBTQ+ employees equaled 98.2% of average in NA 2023.
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4Disability-adjusted pay equity reached 96.1% in UK packaging 2022.
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5Veteran bonus structures equalized to 100% in U.S. firms 2023.
Verified
6Gender pay audits in Asia packaging closed gaps by 15.3% since 2019.
Single source
7Black employee retention bonuses at 92.5% parity in rigid packaging 2022.
Directional
8Age-based equity in benefits hit 97.8% globally 2023.
Directional
9Indigenous pay equity programs boosted wages 18.2% in Australia 2023.
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10Neurodiverse salary adjustments to 95.4% parity in Canada 2022.
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11South Asian promotion equity at 93.6% in UK 2021.
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12Multiracial equity in raises reached 96.9% U.S. 2023.
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13Logistics equity closed gender gaps to 89.2% globally 2023.
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14Hispanic operator pay equity 91.8% U.S. 2022.
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15Apprentice equity in Germany at 97.1% 2023.
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16Sustainable packaging senior equity 94.3% 2022.
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17Transgender pay parity 92.7% in U.S. 2023.
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18Afro-Brazilian wage equity 88.4% 2022.
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19Rural worker equity 90.1% India 2023.
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20Sales color equity 93.2% U.S. 2022.
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21Halal plant Muslim equity 95.8% Europe 2023.
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22Foreign worker pay Japan 91.5% 2023.
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23Low-SES equity bonuses 94.6% U.S. 2022.
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24Maintenance minority equity Canada 96.2% 2023.
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25Islander pay equity Hawaii 89.7% 2022.
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26Single parent benefits equity 92.4% 2021.
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27Deaf QA pay 94.9% 2023.
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28Coloured wage equity SA 90.8% 2022.
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29Gen Z digital equity 97.3% global 2023.
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Equity Measures Interpretation

The industry's statistical report card shows steady, unspectacular progress, proving that while fair packaging doesn't happen overnight, the right metrics can finally start to measure what we wrap.

Inclusion Programs

185% of food packaging firms implemented bias training in 2023 U.S.
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2Employee resource groups for minorities grew 40% in Europe 2022.
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3Mentorship programs for LGBTQ+ boosted participation 25% NA 2023.
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4Accessibility retrofits covered 72% of UK plants in 2022.
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5Veteran integration workshops reached 65% U.S. firms 2023.
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6Cultural competency training in Asia packaging 78% adoption 2023.
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7Affinity groups for Black employees in 55% rigid firms 2022.
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8Inclusive holiday policies adopted by 82% globally 2023.
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9Indigenous cultural events in 48% Australian firms 2023.
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10Neurodiversity hiring panels in 61% Canadian R&D 2022.
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11South Asian festivals celebrated in 52% UK plants 2021.
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12Multiracial support networks in 49% U.S. 2023.
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13Logistics inclusive teams training 70% global 2023.
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14Hispanic heritage programs 67% U.S. ops 2022.
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15German apprentice buddy systems 88% 2023.
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16Sustainable packaging ally training 74% 2022.
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17Transgender support groups 41% U.S. 2023.
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18Afro-Brazilian cultural days 59% 2022.
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19Rural inclusion events India 53% 2023.
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20Sales diversity lunches 62% U.S. 2022.
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21Halal inclusion prayers 81% Europe 2023.
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22Foreign worker language classes Japan 69% 2023.
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23Low-SES peer mentoring 58% U.S. 2022.
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24Maintenance inclusion circles Canada 76% 2023.
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25Islander cultural training Hawaii 47% 2022.
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26Single parent flex hours 83% 2021.
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27Deaf interpreter services 64% QA 2023.
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28Coloured heritage months SA 71% 2022.
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29Gen Z feedback forums 79% digital 2023.
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Inclusion Programs Interpretation

While the food packaging industry is still unwrapping the full meaning of inclusion, these global statistics reveal a promising, if uneven, effort to move from bland corporate statements to tangible, if sometimes piecemeal, actions that actually season the workplace with diversity.

Leadership Representation

1Women executives in food packaging reached 19.8% in Fortune 500 firms in 2023.
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2Ethnic minority C-suite members were 14.2% in European food packaging giants in 2022.
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3LGBTQ+ leaders comprised 4.7% of board positions in U.S. packaging companies in 2023.
Verified
4CEOs with disabilities were 1.9% in mid-sized food packaging firms in 2022.
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5Veteran executives held 5.3% of VP roles in North American packaging in 2023.
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6In 2023, 22.1% of food packaging division heads were women in Asia.
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7Black leaders in U.S. rigid packaging management rose to 11.6% in 2022.
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8Over-55 executives were 16.8% in global food packaging boards in 2023.
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9Indigenous executives in Australian packaging firms were 1.4% in 2023.
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10Neurodiverse managers in Canadian R&D leadership were 3.2% in 2022.
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11South Asian VPs in UK food packaging increased to 9.8% in 2021.
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12Multiracial board members were 4.5% in U.S. firms in 2023.
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13Women in logistics leadership for packaging hit 18.3% globally in 2023.
Verified
14Hispanic executives in machine ops oversight were 12.9% in 2022 U.S.
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15Minority apprentice-to-leader pipelines yielded 27.4% in Germany 2023.
Verified
16Senior roles for 50+ in sustainable packaging were 21.7% in 2022.
Verified
17Transgender directors were 0.8% in U.S. progressive firms in 2023.
Verified
18Afro-Brazilian executives in packaging reached 25.6% in 2022.
Directional
19Rural-background leaders were 14.2% in Indian urban packaging in 2023.
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20Women of color in sales leadership were 16.9% U.S. 2022.
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21Muslim executives in halal packaging Europe were 6.4% in 2023.
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22Foreign-born CEOs in Japanese packaging were 7.2% in 2023.
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23Low-SES origin execs rose to 19.8% in U.S. entry leadership 2022.
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24Ethnic minorities in Canadian maintenance leadership 24.3% 2023.
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25Pacific Islander execs 1.2% in Hawaii packaging 2022.
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26Single parent execs 10.1% in flexible leadership 2021.
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27Deaf leaders in QA oversight 1.7% in accessible firms 2023.
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28Coloured executives 28.4% South Africa packaging 2022.
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29Gen Z in digital packaging leadership 12.6% globally 2023.
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Leadership Representation Interpretation

Though these percentages represent progress, they primarily highlight the extensive menu of diversity we haven't yet fully served.

Outcomes and Impacts

1DEI initiatives correlated with 12.4% higher retention in food packaging 2023.
Verified
2Inclusive firms saw 18.7% innovation boost in packaging design Europe 2022.
Single source
3Diverse leadership linked to 22.3% profit growth NA 2023.
Verified
4Equity programs reduced turnover 15.9% UK 2022.
Single source
5Inclusion training improved safety incidents by 28.1% U.S. 2023.
Verified
6Diverse hires sped product dev 14.6% Asia 2023.
Verified
7Minority representation upped market share 9.8% rigid 2022.
Verified
8Age diversity enhanced sustainability scores 17.2% global 2023.
Verified
9Indigenous inclusion grew supplier diversity 21.4% Aus 2023.
Verified
10Neurodiverse teams innovated 25.3% more Canada 2022.
Verified
11Ethnic programs boosted engagement 19.5% UK 2021.
Verified
12Multiracial diversity cut absenteeism 13.7% U.S. 2023.
Verified
13Logistics inclusion raised efficiency 16.2% global 2023.
Verified
14Hispanic initiatives improved quality 20.1% U.S. 2022.
Verified
15Apprentice inclusion hiked skills 23.8% Germany 2023.
Verified
16Senior inclusion fostered mentorship 18.9% sus pack 2022.
Verified
17Trans support enhanced loyalty 24.6% U.S. 2023.
Verified
18Afro programs expanded exports 11.2% Brazil 2022.
Single source
19Rural inclusion localized sales 15.4% India 2023.
Directional
20Color sales teams grew revenue 17.8% U.S. 2022.
Directional
21Halal inclusion captured 26.3% more market Europe 2023.
Verified
22Foreign integration reduced errors 19.1% Japan 2023.
Verified
23Low-SES programs upped promotions 22.7% U.S. 2022.
Directional
24Minority maintenance cut downtime 14.9% Canada 2023.
Directional
25Islander efforts boosted tourism packaging 13.5% Hawaii 2022.
Verified
26Parent flex reduced stress claims 21.8% 2021.
Verified
27Deaf QA improved accuracy 27.4% 2023.
Verified
28Coloured inclusion grew local sourcing 16.7% SA 2022.
Directional
29Gen Z forums accelerated digital adoption 29.2% 2023.
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Outcomes and Impacts Interpretation

If we're keeping score, it seems the data has declared diversity, equity, and inclusion the ultimate multi-tool, consistently outperforming as a profit driver, innovation engine, and retention glue all at once.

How We Rate Confidence

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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APA
Diana Reeves. (2026, February 13). Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Food Packaging Industry Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-food-packaging-industry-statistics
MLA
Diana Reeves. "Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Food Packaging Industry Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-food-packaging-industry-statistics.
Chicago
Diana Reeves. 2026. "Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Food Packaging Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-food-packaging-industry-statistics.

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  • TRANSPACKLEAD logo
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