According to Circana retail data analysis, prices for packaged lunchmeat averaged $6.28 per pound in June 2023, an increase of 7.4% for the category compared with June 2022.
With more shipments coming and going, loading dock and freezer/cooler doors are opened more often, resulting in more opportunities to break the cold chain.
Competition entries demonstrate a high level of creativity and a strong understanding of the mechanical properties of flexible packaging materials and the manufacturing processes involved.