# Single-Material Baby Food Pouches This New Gerber Packaging is Highly Recyclable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlematerial-baby-food-pouch References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/123554-gerber-introduces-single-material-pouch) & [gerber](http://www.gerber.com/) The [Gerber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planttastic) single-material baby food pouch has been announced by the brand as a first-of-its-kind packaging that will help to make it as highly recyclable as possible. The pouch was developed in partnership with Gualapack and is part of the brand's shift away from packaging that's intended to be thrown away in favor of more sustainable alternatives. This is part of the brand's larger commitment to make 100% of its packaging either recyclable or reusable by 2025. The Gerber single-material baby food pouch will be available exclusively on there brand's website in the Gerber's Organic Banana Mango Puree flavor starting in May 2020. The pouch will be fully acceptable through the brand's natural recycling program with [TerraCycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-terracycle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Single-material Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly packaging solutions that are made from a single material to enhance recyclability. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create packaging alternatives that prioritize sustainability by reducing waste and promoting recycling. - **Recycling Programs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative recycling programs to ensure the proper disposal and recycling of packaging materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Baby Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable packaging options for baby food products, enhancing both convenience and environmental friendliness. - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the packaging industry by creating eco-friendly solutions that prioritize recyclability and sustainability. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive sustainable practices in the food and beverage industry by developing packaging solutions that minimize environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recyclable Pet Food Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-pet-food-pouches.md) - [Recyclable Pet Food Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monomaterial-pet-food-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-dish-1.md) - [Peelable Snack Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proampac.md) - [Recyclable Cereal Packaging Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greiner-k3-r100.md) - [Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh-growers-1.md) - [Recyclable Food Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totalenergies.md) - [Paper-Made Porridge Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-porridge-pots.md) - [Sustainable Supplement Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchstone-essentials-packaging.md)