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Best Products & Industries for Flexible Packaging Success

See where flexible packaging delivers outsized ROI: product types, industries, materials, and features that win.

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Target Opportunities

Flexible packaging shines brightest in certain applications. For the overarching case, reference the 85% Less Plastic pillar.

Opportunity map diagram linking categories to benefits: cost, logistics, sustainability, brand.
Grid of product vignettes: pet treats, coffee with degassing valve, protein powder, refill spouted pouches, snacks.

Top 5 Product Types

  • Pet treats & kibble
  • Coffee & tea
  • Powdered supplements
  • Cleaning refills (spouted)
  • Snacks & confectionery

Best-Fit Industries

  • Food & beverage
  • Personal care & cosmetics
  • Household cleaning & lawn care
  • Pet care
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Material swatches: PCR film, mono-material PE/PP, compostable PLA; subtle labels and texture.

Top Sustainable Materials

  • Post-consumer recycled (PCR) films
  • Mono-material PE or PP for recyclability
  • Compostable PLA/bio-based options

Best Functional Features

  • Press-to-close and slider zippers
  • Spouts with screw caps
  • Easy-open tear notches / laser score
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Bar/line combo chart showing 20–70% freight savings and lower EPR weight vs rigid; clean finance style.

Why “Best” Also Means Profitable

These categories typically realize the largest freight and storage savings, with stronger shelf presence to lift sell-through.