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Food safety tops packaging concerns in US
he latest McKinsey survey reveals a that supports value for money, long shelf life and
marked shift in packaging preferences food safety—factors that are perceived to help
Tamong US consumers, with practicality reduce waste and control household spending.
now outweighing environmental concerns.
Value and convenience now outweigh environ-
US consumers are placing greater emphasis on mental concerns
price, product quality and food safety in their
packaging choices, as economic uncertainty and When making purchasing decisions, US consum-
inflation continue to influence shopping habits in ers consistently rank product quality, affordabil-
2025, according to a new McKinsey survey. ity, and convenience ahead of environmental im-
pact.
The research, which surveyed 1,000 US consum-
ers as part of a broader global study, highlights a Over 70% of respondents identified these eco-
shift in priorities. nomic factors as “very important” or “somewhat
important,” with sustainability considerations
While sustainability remains a concern for many, trailing behind.
consumers are now more focused on packaging
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