{"id":1585,"date":"2026-01-21T19:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/?p=1585"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:57:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:57:05","slug":"2026-packaging-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/2026\/01\/21\/2026-packaging-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Packaging Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>With the new year upon us, it means new beginnings and prospects! The same applies to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impressonline.co.za\/\">print and packaging<\/a> industry. We feel that 2026 holds a lot of exciting new global trends and shifts, especially with the rapid increase of technology and digital integration we have witnessed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this in mind, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impressonline.co.za\/\">we look forward to 2026<\/a> with a sense of curiosity and a keen attitude. In this blog post, we look at our 2026 predictions for the packaging industry. We hope that you are as excited as we are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increasing Sustainability\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1586\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1586\" style=\"width:249px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpeg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpeg?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"323\" data-id=\"1587\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.png?resize=484%2C323&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1587\" style=\"width:453px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.png?w=484&amp;ssl=1 484w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we have seen over the past few years, the focus on sustainability and eco-consciousness has been at the forefront of packaging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f Think <strong>bio-friendly<\/strong> material such as <strong>compostable<\/strong> material and natural fibers, as well as a <strong>reduction<\/strong> in overall packaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f Previous years have seen an emphasis on a maximalist approach to packaging with multiple packaging elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f It seems like trends are shifting away from this to a more efficient <strong>focus<\/strong> on <strong>premium<\/strong>, <strong>minimal<\/strong> <strong>material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/store.impressonline.co.za\/productOrder\/order\/5417\">canvas pouches<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impressonline.co.za\/packaging\/custom-printed-shopping-bags\/\">kraft shopping bags<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impressonline.co.za\/packaging\/custom-mailer-boxes\/\">kraft mailer boxes<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1588\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7998182231311066;width:370px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1589\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7998050614404567;width:384px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.jpeg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.jpeg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design has remained at the forefront of global shifts and trends in the print and packaging world and has shaped the trajectory of the industry in significant ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f From <strong>colour<\/strong> choices to <strong>typeface<\/strong> and <strong>box<\/strong> shapes, both <strong>graphic<\/strong> and <strong>physical<\/strong> design within the packaging industry is expected to witness more shifts in 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f We expect a <strong>fusion<\/strong> of <strong>clean<\/strong> <strong>minimalism<\/strong> and <strong>nostalgic<\/strong> <strong>elements<\/strong> for a more <strong>emotive<\/strong> approach to creating connections with clients, as well more <strong>hand-drawn<\/strong> elements for a more <strong>authentic<\/strong> feel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 <strong>\ufe0fBold<\/strong> <strong>colours<\/strong> are predicted to remain with an <strong>emphasis<\/strong> on <strong>personalisation<\/strong> and <strong>tailoring<\/strong>, suited for the social media scape of <strong>influencer-marketing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology Integration (AR, QR Codes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-5.jpeg?resize=736%2C920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1592\" style=\"width:446px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-5.jpeg?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-5.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.jpeg?resize=736%2C736&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1590\" style=\"width:398px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.jpeg?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is no surprise that we will be seeing more <strong>integration<\/strong> of <strong>technology<\/strong> in packaging with the rise of <strong>QR<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>AR<\/strong> <strong>codes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f These allow customers to <strong>seamlessly<\/strong> <strong>access<\/strong> your <strong>website<\/strong>, personal links and pretty much anything with these nifty features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f These <strong>digital<\/strong> <strong>integrations<\/strong> into print are an excellent and effective way to get clients to your website with ease, and creates a <strong>positive<\/strong> <strong>image<\/strong> of your brand being tech-forward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f These codes are great on our <a href=\"https:\/\/store.impressonline.co.za\/productOrder\/order\/4915\">thank-you cards<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.impressonline.co.za\/catalogue\/roll-labels\/\"> labels<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impressonline.co.za\/brandingsolutions\/retail-advertising\/\">retail print items<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Universal Appeal: Gen Z\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7.jpeg?resize=576%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1594\" style=\"width:370px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7.jpeg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7.jpeg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7.jpeg?resize=768%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7.jpeg?resize=864%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 864w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7.jpeg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6.jpeg?resize=900%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1593\" style=\"width:402px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6.jpeg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Gen Z consumers rise, so do their preferences. 2026 is likely to see a focus on <strong>transparency<\/strong> and information that allows the Gen Z consumer insight into the brands they consume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f We predict that having <strong>transparent<\/strong> information on <strong>brand<\/strong> <strong>labels<\/strong> and <strong>packaging<\/strong> will become increasingly <strong>important<\/strong> as we see a rise in the <strong>young<\/strong> <strong>consumer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f This is something to note within the <strong>arena<\/strong> of <strong>design<\/strong> and the choices brands make in terms of what they include on their packaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50\ufe0f We recommend integrating this <strong>design<\/strong> <strong>element<\/strong> with QR codes for example, an excellent way for your clients to view your <strong>company values, ingredients, suppliers and other information.<\/strong> Integrate a QR Code onto the stickers + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impressonline.co.za\/catalogue\/roll-labels\/\">labels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.impressonline.co.za\/productOrder\/order\/4915\">thank-you cards<\/a> and even your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impressonline.co.za\/packaging\/custom-mailer-boxes\/\">mailer boxes<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the new year upon us, it means new beginnings and prospects! The same applies to the print and packaging industry. We feel that 2026 holds a lot of exciting new global trends and shifts, especially with the rapid increase of technology and digital integration we have witnessed.\u00a0 With this in mind, we look forward [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1593,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[10,7,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1585","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-did-you-know","category-packaging","category-print-lives"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>2026 Packaging Predictions - Impress<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/impressweb.co.za\/site\/2026\/01\/21\/2026-packaging-predictions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"2026 Packaging Predictions - Impress\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"With the new year upon us, it means new beginnings and prospects! 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