Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 474,118 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,274 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 308,933 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,274 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 308,933 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,220 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 474,118 cutting edge ideas.

Plastic Produce Packaging Bans

France Has Announced a Plastic Packaging Ban for Fresh Items

— October 19, 2021 — Eco
It's commonplace to visits a grocery store or market and find fruits and vegetables wrapped in plastic, but a new plastic packaging ban is being implemented in France to help combat against the use of single-use plastics.

The French government has published a list of roughly 30 fruits and vegetables that will no longer be permitted to be packaged in plastic once the ban comes into effect starting on January 1, 2022. The ban comes after research estimates that 37% of fruits and vegetables are sold in plastic packaging that, once eliminated, could save more than one-billion unnecessary plastic packaging items each year.

The France ministry spoke on the plastic packaging ban in a statement cited by Reuters which said, "We use an outrageous amount of single-use plastic in our daily lives. The circular economy law aims at cutting back the use of throwaway plastic and boost its substitution by other materials or reusable and recyclable packaging."
Trend Themes
1. Plastic-free Packaging - As more countries implement plastic packaging bans, businesses have an opportunity to innovate and develop alternative packaging materials that are eco-friendly and cost-effective.
2. Circular Economy - With the goal to reduce the use of throwaway plastic, businesses could develop circular systems that can significantly reduce waste and promote sustainability.
3. Brand Reputation - As plastic packaging continues to be under scrutiny, businesses that prioritize sustainable practices in their supply chain and operations can gain a competitive edge and build a positive brand reputation.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - The packaging industry has an opportunity to develop innovative solutions to replace plastic packaging while still maintaining product freshness, convenience, and affordability.
2. Retail - As plastic-free packaging becomes more popular, retailers can differentiate themselves by offering an eco-friendly product packaging option, potentially attracting conscious consumers.
3. Food and Beverage - As a significant contributor to plastic packaging waste, the food and beverage industry can explore alternative packaging materials and circular systems to reduce waste and improve sustainability.
4.1
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness