A survey by the European Aluminium Foil Association shows that aluminium foil continues to play a central role in food storage and preparation. Sustainability and recyclability could make the product even more attractive in the future.
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) has published the results of a recent consumer survey on the use of aluminium foil in Europe. The survey was conducted in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and Poland and includes the opinions of 6,000 consumers. The results show that Aluminium foil is an indispensable item in many European households. product, especially for food storage and preparation.
67 per cent of respondents use aluminium foil mainly for Wrapping or covering food. This use is particularly widespread in southern European countries such as France (75 per cent) and Spain (74 per cent). In Germany and Poland, usage is 63 per cent and 66 per cent respectively. Aluminium foil is also frequently used for baking (44%) and grilling (36%), although there are noticeable regional differences: In Poland and Germany, use for barbecuing is particularly popular, while baking is more common in Italy and the UK.
Younger generations use aluminium foil particularly often45 per cent of respondents use them at least once a week, while 16 per cent use them daily. Italy and Spain lead the way with the highest weekly usage rates. At the same time, alternatives such as cling film (54 per cent) and resealable plastic containers (50 per cent) are gaining in importance, particularly in Germany.
According to EAFA, sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in the choice of packaging materials. The Recyclability of aluminium foil is an important advantage, However, awareness of this remains limited. According to Guido Aufdemkamp, Managing Director of EAFA, the results show how versatile aluminium foil is. He emphasised that the industry needs to do more to highlight the environmental benefits and promote recycling awareness.
Source: EAFA
