5 Eco-Friendly Packaging Trends Taking Over 2026

Sustainability isn't a buzzword anymore — it's a purchasing criterion. From bagasse compartment trays to mushroom-foam inserts, we walk through the 5 eco-friendly packaging trends that Indian F&B brands are adopting this year. • Sugarcane Bagasse containers replacing plastic • PLA-lined paper cups fully compostable in industrial facilities • Kraft over glossy — the shift to raw textures • Reusable steel tiffins for corporate lunch delivery • Seaweed-based edible films for condiment sachets Switching isn't just good for the planet — it's now cheaper than the plastic equivalent in many SKUs.