Independent research conducted with 8000 consumers have revealed a growing concern amongst EU consumers linked to the potential health risks of chemical compounds leaching into food from packaging. Two thirds of consumers admit that they are worried about food contamination, as well as the risk of chemicals leaching from food packaging into its content. Eight out of ten consumers surveyed believes these chemical interactions could be a risk to human health. The findings also reveal that European consumers (60%) are most worried about plastic containers impacting the food/beverage content or ingredients out of all materials surveyed. Health concerns play a key role in consumer decision making, and in driving demand for food or beverages packed in glass. Among those who opt for glass, 61% trust it as the safest packaging for their health. This compares with 48% of consumers surveyed in 2010.
