GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Food Packaging Industry Statistics

Remote work boosts productivity, saves costs, and transforms food packaging industry.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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28% of remote workers in food packaging industry have experienced burnout

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62% of food packaging managers say remote work enhances employee satisfaction

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33% of remote food packaging workers report feeling isolated from their teams

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26% of remote workers in the food packaging industry say their work-life balance has improved

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44% of companies report a decline in on-site workforce engagement

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31% of remote food packaging workers feel they have limited career advancement opportunities

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19% of remote food packaging employees reported difficulties in maintaining company culture

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52% of food packaging organizations offer mental health support for remote employees

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48% of remote workers in food packaging report missing the in-person social interactions

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46% of food packaging employees are concerned about data security while working remotely

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49% of food packaging organizations report increased flexibility in employee schedules

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41% of remote food packaging workers feel less motivated due to lack of in-person recognition

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24% of remote food packaging workforce has taken advantage of flexible hours

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20% of remote food packaging workers report difficulties with ergonomic setups at home

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55% of food packaging company leaders believe remote work helps retain top talent

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38% of remote food packaging employees report feeling disconnected from plant or warehouse teams

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29% of remote food packaging workers are concerned about privacy issues

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36% of food packaging companies report cost savings due to remote work policies

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29% of food packaging firms have adopted hybrid models combining remote and on-site work

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21% of food packaging companies saw a reduction in overhead costs related to on-site facilities

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37% of food packaging firms have experienced challenges in remote quality control processes

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27% of remote employees reported difficulties in accessing factory or warehouse data remotely

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61% of food packaging firms see improved communication across departments with remote work tools

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22% of food packaging remote workers have experienced delays in project completion

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39% of food packaging firms have faced logistical challenges with remote supply chain management

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52% of food packaging companies experienced an uptick in email communication volume

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66% of food packaging businesses report better compliance with health and safety regulations remotely

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55% of managers in food packaging companies believe remote work increases productivity

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23% of food packaging industry workers report challenges with remote collaboration tools

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30% of food packaging industry remote workers have received virtual leadership training

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44% of food packaging firms have faced challenges integrating remote work with manufacturing operations

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49% of food packaging companies measure remote work productivity regularly

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31% of remote workers in food packaging report challenges with time zone differences

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23% of food packaging organizations report increased training times for remote staff

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67% of food packaging companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic

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42% of packaging industry employees work remotely at least some of the time

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48% of food packaging firms plan to maintain or increase remote work options post-pandemic

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54% of food packaging industry HR departments found recruiting easier with remote work options

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45% of food packaging companies have seen an increase in flexible work arrangements

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50% of food packaging industry executives believe remote work will become a permanent trend

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43% of food packaging companies report greater agility in responding to market changes due to remote work

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53% of food packaging companies have increased collaboration with remote freelancers or consultants

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30% of food packaging companies have adopted asynchronous work methodologies to improve remote collaboration

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67% of food packaging industry firms believe remote work can help attract a more diverse workforce

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64% of food packaging firms believe remote work encourages more sustainable practices, such as reduced commuting

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15% of food packaging companies have implemented virtual reality for remote training

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70% of food packaging companies plan to increase digital collaboration tools

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59% of food packaging companies are investing in cybersecurity due to increased remote work

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40% of food packaging workers face technical issues when working remotely

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65% of food packaging companies have introduced online collaboration platforms like Teams or Slack

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58% of food packaging companies have increased investment in cloud-based solutions

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35% of food packaging companies utilize virtual reality for remote product design and testing

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57% of food packaging firms report a boost in innovation due to remote brainstorming sessions

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54% of food packaging companies have adopted digital twins technology to support remote monitoring

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41% of food packaging companies utilize online forums or communities for remote staff collaboration

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Key Highlights

67% of food packaging companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
42% of packaging industry employees work remotely at least some of the time
55% of managers in food packaging companies believe remote work increases productivity
48% of food packaging firms plan to maintain or increase remote work options post-pandemic
23% of food packaging industry workers report challenges with remote collaboration tools
36% of food packaging companies report cost savings due to remote work policies
28% of remote workers in food packaging industry have experienced burnout
54% of food packaging industry HR departments found recruiting easier with remote work options
62% of food packaging managers say remote work enhances employee satisfaction
15% of food packaging companies have implemented virtual reality for remote training
70% of food packaging companies plan to increase digital collaboration tools
33% of remote food packaging workers report feeling isolated from their teams
45% of food packaging companies have seen an increase in flexible work arrangements

Remote and hybrid work are revolutionizing the food packaging industry, with 67% of companies adopting remote policies during the pandemic and over half of industry managers believing these changes boost productivity and talent retention, signaling a lasting transformation in how the sector operates.

Employee Engagement and Well-being

28% of remote workers in food packaging industry have experienced burnout
62% of food packaging managers say remote work enhances employee satisfaction
33% of remote food packaging workers report feeling isolated from their teams
26% of remote workers in the food packaging industry say their work-life balance has improved
44% of companies report a decline in on-site workforce engagement
31% of remote food packaging workers feel they have limited career advancement opportunities
19% of remote food packaging employees reported difficulties in maintaining company culture
52% of food packaging organizations offer mental health support for remote employees
48% of remote workers in food packaging report missing the in-person social interactions
46% of food packaging employees are concerned about data security while working remotely
49% of food packaging organizations report increased flexibility in employee schedules
41% of remote food packaging workers feel less motivated due to lack of in-person recognition
24% of remote food packaging workforce has taken advantage of flexible hours
20% of remote food packaging workers report difficulties with ergonomic setups at home
55% of food packaging company leaders believe remote work helps retain top talent
38% of remote food packaging employees report feeling disconnected from plant or warehouse teams
29% of remote food packaging workers are concerned about privacy issues

Employee Engagement and Well-being Interpretation

While remote work may boost job satisfaction and retention in the food packaging industry, it simultaneously risks creating a siloed workforce—where increased flexibility and mental health support are clouded by feelings of isolation, limited advancement, and security concerns, leaving companies to balance the benefits of remote flexibility against the cost of a disconnected team.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

36% of food packaging companies report cost savings due to remote work policies
29% of food packaging firms have adopted hybrid models combining remote and on-site work
21% of food packaging companies saw a reduction in overhead costs related to on-site facilities
37% of food packaging firms have experienced challenges in remote quality control processes
27% of remote employees reported difficulties in accessing factory or warehouse data remotely
61% of food packaging firms see improved communication across departments with remote work tools
22% of food packaging remote workers have experienced delays in project completion
39% of food packaging firms have faced logistical challenges with remote supply chain management
52% of food packaging companies experienced an uptick in email communication volume
66% of food packaging businesses report better compliance with health and safety regulations remotely

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work models in the food packaging industry promise significant cost savings and improved compliance, they also pose notable challenges in quality control, data access, and logistical efficiency, highlighting a delicate balance between operational innovation and maintaining rigorous standards.

Organizational Challenges and Perceptions

55% of managers in food packaging companies believe remote work increases productivity
23% of food packaging industry workers report challenges with remote collaboration tools
30% of food packaging industry remote workers have received virtual leadership training
44% of food packaging firms have faced challenges integrating remote work with manufacturing operations
49% of food packaging companies measure remote work productivity regularly
31% of remote workers in food packaging report challenges with time zone differences
23% of food packaging organizations report increased training times for remote staff

Organizational Challenges and Perceptions Interpretation

While a slim majority of food packaging managers see remote work boosting productivity, widespread challenges such as collaboration hurdles, time zone issues, and the need for targeted virtual training underscore that integrating remote work into manufacturing remains a delicate balancing act—one that requires more than just a change in scenery.

Remote Work Adoption and Plans

67% of food packaging companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
42% of packaging industry employees work remotely at least some of the time
48% of food packaging firms plan to maintain or increase remote work options post-pandemic
54% of food packaging industry HR departments found recruiting easier with remote work options
45% of food packaging companies have seen an increase in flexible work arrangements
50% of food packaging industry executives believe remote work will become a permanent trend
43% of food packaging companies report greater agility in responding to market changes due to remote work
53% of food packaging companies have increased collaboration with remote freelancers or consultants
30% of food packaging companies have adopted asynchronous work methodologies to improve remote collaboration
67% of food packaging industry firms believe remote work can help attract a more diverse workforce
64% of food packaging firms believe remote work encourages more sustainable practices, such as reduced commuting

Remote Work Adoption and Plans Interpretation

With over two-thirds of food packaging firms embracing remote work, it's clear that even amid wrapping industry challenges, turning to flexible, digital, and sustainable practices is becoming the packaging industry's new recipe for resilience and growth.

Technology and Digital Transformation

15% of food packaging companies have implemented virtual reality for remote training
70% of food packaging companies plan to increase digital collaboration tools
59% of food packaging companies are investing in cybersecurity due to increased remote work
40% of food packaging workers face technical issues when working remotely
65% of food packaging companies have introduced online collaboration platforms like Teams or Slack
58% of food packaging companies have increased investment in cloud-based solutions
35% of food packaging companies utilize virtual reality for remote product design and testing
57% of food packaging firms report a boost in innovation due to remote brainstorming sessions
54% of food packaging companies have adopted digital twins technology to support remote monitoring
41% of food packaging companies utilize online forums or communities for remote staff collaboration

Technology and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As food packaging firms increasingly embrace digital tools—from VR and cloud solutions to online collaboration—they’re not just packaging products; they’re wrapping their operations in a high-tech cocoon, yet still wrestling with the technical gremlins that come with a remote shift—proof that innovation’s sweet spot lies somewhere between cutting-edge and troubleshooting.