Category: Food
Food market research reports by Freedonia Group
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US Egg Packaging
US Egg Packaging This study examines the egg packaging market in the US, presenting historical data for the years 2013, 2018, and 2023, along with forecasts for 2028 and 2033. Additionally, annual data from 2020 to 2027 are provided. The analysis includes demand in units and current US dollars, incl ... Read More
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US Pet Food Packaging
US Pet Food Packaging Demand for pet food and treat packaging in the US is projected to reach $4 billion in 2028, supported by an increase in fresh/refrigerated and premium pet food sales coupled with the sophistication of pet food packaging. This report covers pet food packaging demand by product, ... Read More
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US Refrigerated Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
US Refrigerated Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Unit demand for refrigerated meat, poultry, and seafood packaging is forecast to increase 0.9% per year to 51.3 billion units in 2028, with value growth of 2.6% per year to $8.3 billion. In general, the packaging market for meat, poultry, and seafoo ... Read More
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US Seafood Packaging
US Seafood Packaging Unit demand for seafood packaging is forecast to increase 0.5% per year to 3.5 billion units in 2028, with value growth of 2.1% per year to $442 million. In general, the packaging market for seafood is especially challenging among food markets due to the importance of meeting th ... Read More
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US Turkey Packaging
US Turkey Packaging Unit demand for turkey packaging is forecast to increase 1.7% per year to 4.7 billion units in 2028, with value growth of 2.6% per year to $717 million. The packaging market for turkey is especially challenging among food markets due to the importance of meeting the specific perf ... Read More
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US Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging
US Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging Demand for meat, poultry, and seafood packaging is forecast to increase nearly 1.0% per year to 62.1 billion units in 2028, with market value rising 2.5% per year to $10.8 billion. The packaging market for meat, poultry, and seafood is especially challenging due ... Read More
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Global Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Global Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Global demand for commercial refrigeration equipment is forecast to increase 5.4% per year to $52.9 billion in 2028. In real terms, growth is expected to accelerate due to: rising personal incomes, allowing for increased consumer spending on frozen and refri ... Read More
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US Fresh Vegetable Packaging
US Fresh Vegetable Packaging Demand for fresh vegetable packaging in the US is projected to reach $2.2 billion in 2028, supported by an increase in packaged fresh vegetables such as fresh-cut products and ready-to-cook products. This report covers fresh vegetable packaging demand by product, materia ... Read More
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US Fresh Fruit Packaging
US Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand for fresh fruit packaging in the US is projected to reach $2.8 billion in 2028, supported by an increase in the share of fresh fruit that is sold in packaged form rather than loose/bulk. This report covers fresh fruit packaging demand by product, material, fruit type, ... Read More
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US Fresh Produce Packaging
US Fresh Produce Packaging Demand for fresh produce packaging is forecast to increase 2.4% per year to $7.3 billion in 2028 or 59 billion units. Market value gains will be supported by modest growth in unit sales as well as by: rising demand for value-added produce packaging, such as resealable tray ... Read More
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US Cups & Lids
US Cups & Lids Demand for disposable cups and lids in the US is forecast to grow 3.4% per year to $15.5 billion in 2027. In volume terms, demand will increase 1.8% annually to 479 billion units. Unit growth will be supported by healthy gains in foodservice revenues and the increasing popularity of s ... Read More
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US Molded Fiber Food Packaging
US Molded Fiber Food Packaging Demand for molded fiber food packaging is expected to grow 3.6% annually to $551 million in 2027. While egg cartons and trays will continue to account for the majority of demand, a proliferation of new product introductions will drive healthy growth in unit sales. Mark ... Read More
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US Egg Packaging
US Egg Packaging Packaging for eggs in the US is forecast to grow 1.3% per year to $991 million in 2027, with market value supported by the growing use of higher value materials for egg cartons in order to improve performance and address sustainability concerns. However, in unit terms, demand will r ... Read More
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US Prepared Foods Packaging
US Prepared Foods Packaging Demand for prepared food packaging is forecast to increase 3.5% per year to $6.5 billion in 2027, with real growth of 2.1% per year to 63 billion units. Gains will be supported by increased demand for fresh (refrigerated) prepared foods such as grab-and-go dinners, salads ... Read More
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US Plastic Packaging for Food
US Plastic Packaging for Food Demand for food packaging made from plastic is forecast to increase 3.0% per year to $36 billion in 2027. Plastic will continue to be the largest and fastest growing of the major food packaging materials – thanks to its versatile nature, low cost, and excellent performa ... Read More
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US Retail Bags
US Retail Bags Demand for retail bags in the US is forecast to grow 2.5% per year to $4.5 billion in 2027, with regulations targeted at single-use products and growing environmental concerns among consumers leading to significant changes in industry composition and outlook: Growth in market value wi ... Read More
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US Food Packaging
US Food Packaging Demand for food packaging is forecast to increase 2.5% per year to $58.1 billion in 2027, with real growth of 1.2% per year to 540 billion units. While growth in unit terms will remain relatively steady, market value growth will be affected by an easing of high raw material prices ... Read More
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US Flexible Food Packaging
US Flexible Food Packaging Demand for flexible food packaging is forecast to increase 3.0% per year to $22.0 billion in 2027, with real growth of 1.4% to 225 billion units, above that of food packaging overall. Flexible packaging offers a number of benefits over rigid packaging – including its light ... Read More
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US Shopping & Dining Consumer Insights 2023
US Shopping & Dining Consumer Insights 2023 Shopping and dining habits of consumers have changed for many since March 2020, the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic Era in the US. In some cases, it was an acceleration of existing trends, but in others it prompted major changes. For many consumers, the ... Read More
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US Paper Foodservice Packaging & Serviceware
US Paper Foodservice Packaging & Serviceware Demand for paper and paperboard single-use foodservice products is forecast to grow 3.3% annually to $16.0 billion in 2027. Demand in unit terms will grow as sustainability concerns increase, leading restaurants to move away from materials such as convent ... Read More
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US Sustainability in Packaging
Sustainability in Packaging Ongoing sustainability efforts continue to significantly impact the US packaging industry. Driven – at least in part – by public pressure, packaging producers and end users are increasingly concerned about the environmental effects of their products. This has sparked a va ... Read More
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US Fast Food & Fast Casual (QSR) Single-Use Packaging & Serviceware
US Fast Food & Fast Casual (QSR) Disposable Packaging & Serviceware The US market for single-use foodservice packaging and serviceware continues to face unprecedented disruption, with the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability initiatives, and longer running market trends ... Read More
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US Packaging Wrap
US Packaging Wrap Demand for packaging wrap in the US is projected to increase 2.4% per year to $2.5 billion in 2026. The inflationary pressures on raw material costs that drove prices upward in 2021 and 2022 are expected to recede somewhat in the coming years, which will slow growth in value terms. ... Read More
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US Plastic Foodservice Disposables
Plastic Foodservice Disposables Demand for plastic foodservice single-use products is forecast to grow 3.5% annually to $14.3 billion in 2027. However, growth in market value will come primarily from a shift in product mix toward higher value packaging and carryout bags. In real terms, demand will d ... Read More
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US Converted Flexible Packaging
Converted Flexible Packaging Demand for converted flexible packaging is forecast to increase 3.0% annually to $30.6 billion in 2026. Flexible packaging continues to take share from rigid types due to its lower material usage, lower cost, and lighter weight, as well as increasing penetration into new ... Read More
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