Category: Food
Food market research reports by Freedonia Group
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US Retort Food Packaging
Retort Food Packaging Demand for retort food packaging is forecast to increase 1.7% per year to $4.7 billion in 2026. The food market is challenging for packaging suppliers due to the vast number of distinct applications where packaging must not only meet specific performance criteria including exte ... Read More
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US Hot Fill Food Packaging
Hot Fill Food Packaging Demand for hot fill food packaging is forecast to increase 1.2% per year to $2.6 billion in 2026. The food market is challenging for packaging suppliers due to the vast number of distinct applications where packaging must not only meet specific performance criteria including ... Read More
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US Aseptic Food Packaging
Aseptic Food Packaging Demand for hot fill food packaging is forecast to increase 5.5% per year to $2.3 billion in 2026. The food market is challenging for packaging suppliers due to the vast number of distinct applications where packaging must not only meet specific performance criteria including e ... Read More
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US Folding Cartons
Folding Cartons US demand for folding cartons is expected to increase 1.8% per year to $12.8 billion in 2026. Gains will be boosted by increasing production of goods in the US, most notably food and beverages and pharmaceuticals, as well as sustainability concerns surrounding plastic packaging. Fold ... Read More
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US Yogurt Packaging
Yogurt Packaging Demand for nonfrozen yogurt packaging is forecast to increase 1.3% per year to $605 million in 2025. Advances will be restrained by anticipated stagnation in cup and tub demand due to market maturity and waning interest in the Greek-style yogurt trend in the dominant spoonable yogur ... Read More
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US Baked Goods Packaging
Baked Goods Packaging Through 2025, demand for baked goods packaging is forecast to rise 2.9% per year to $4.4 billion. After an above average increase in demand in 2020 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales growth moderated in 2021 and demand going forward is expected to be in line wit ... Read More
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US Shelf-Stable Packaging
Shelf-Stable Packaging Demand for shelf stable food packaging is forecast to increase 2.4% per year to $9.6 billion in 2026. The food market is challenging for packaging suppliers due to the vast number of distinct applications where packaging must not only meet specific performance criteria includi ... Read More
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Food Packaging Consumer Insights
Food Packaging Consumer Insights Consumers are increasingly considering the way their food is packaged, particularly with an eye toward the amount and utility of packaging. Sustainability of packaging is also increasingly on the minds of consumers, as climate change and waste issues receive more med ... Read More
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US Food Trays & Bowls
Food Trays & Bowls Demand for food packaging trays and bowls is forecast to increase 3.3% per year to $3.1 billion in 2025. The rapidly rising popularity of fresh and frozen prepared meals – accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic – will bolster gains. While moderating retail grocery sales from pandemi ... Read More
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Clamshells in Retail Food Packaging
Clamshells in Retail Food Packaging US demand for clamshell food packaging is projected to grow 3.8% annually to $1.7 billion in 2025. Gains will be driven by healthy gains in fresh prepared food sales and the continued importance of clamshells in packaging fragile items such as fresh produce and ba ... Read More
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Egg Packaging
Egg Packaging Packaging for eggs is forecast to grow 2.4% per year to $942 million in 2025, supported by the continued popularity of eggs and liquid egg whites as an economical, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare food. Gains will be further supported by the growing usage of higher value materials for e ... Read More
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Sweetener Packaging
Sweetener Packaging Demand for sweetener packaging is expected to fall from a high base in 2020 before gradually returning to growth and is forecast to reach $455 million in 2025. Gains will be supported by the growing popularity of organic and premium sweeteners, which tend to use more expensive pa ... Read More
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Spices, Dry Mixes, & Extracts Packaging
Spices, Dry Mixes, & Extracts Packaging US Packaging demand for spices, dry mixes, and extracts is projected to grow 2.4% per year to $1.1 billion in 2025. Growth in spice and seasoning packaging will be supported by the growing popularity and variety of spices offered by retailers, the increasing u ... Read More
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Baby Food & Formula Packaging
Baby Food & Formula Packaging US demand for baby food & formula packaging is projected to grow 1.5% annually to $377 million in 2025. Gains will be driven by above average growth in organic and natural baby foods, which tend to use higher value packaging, and innovations in packaging for food and fo ... Read More
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Food Packaging
Food Packaging Demand for food packaging is forecast to increase 3.1% per year to $52.0 billion in 2025. The food market is challenging for packaging suppliers due to the vast number of distinct applications where packaging must not only meet specific performance criteria but also be cost effective ... Read More
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Fresh Produce Corrugated Boxes
Fresh Produce Corrugated Boxes US demand for fresh produce corrugated boxes is projected to increase 3.3% per year to $2.4 billion in 2024. Modest growth in domestic production will boost demand, as will increased use of value-added boxes such as those that offer labor savings and improved printing ... Read More
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Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging
Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging This study analyzes the US market for frozen meat, poultry, and seafood packaging by type (boxes and cartons, trays, sleeves and other rigid packaging, bags, wrap, pouches, lidding and other plastic film, all other flexible packaging), material (plastic, ... Read More
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Fresh Fruit Packaging
Fresh Fruit Packaging This study analyzes the US market for fresh fruit packaging by product (corrugated boxes; plastic containers; bags; trays and platters; pouches; baskets, punnets, and tills) and application (berries, apples, citrus, melons, grapes, other fruit). Historical data (2009, 2014, and ... Read More
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Heat Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels
Heat Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Demand for heat shrink and stretch sleeve labels in the United States is projected to increase 5.2% per year to $2.2 billion in 2025. Advances will be supported by increases in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production, the leading applications for heat-shrink ... Read More
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Frozen Food Boxes & Cartons
Frozen Food Boxes & Cartons US demand for frozen food box and carton packaging is projected to increase 3.2% per year to $3.1 billion in 2024. Gains will be driven by strong consumer demand for convenience-type foods that are easy to store and prepare. Expanding use of higher value packaging – inclu ... Read More
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Primary Packaging Labels
Primary Packaging Labels Demand for primary packaging labels in the United States is projected to increase 3.1% per year to $10.2 billion in 2025. Advances will be supported by overall growth in packaging demand, increasing use of higher value labels (including plastic labels and larger, full-body l ... Read More
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Frozen Food Bags & Pouches
Frozen Food Bags & Pouches This study analyzes the US market for frozen food bags and pouches by type (bags, flat pouches, standup pouches) and application (fruits and vegetables; meat, poultry, and seafood; frozen specialties; frozen baked goods; ice cream and frozen desserts; other foods). Histori ... Read More
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Fresh Produce Packaging
Fresh Produce Packaging Demand for packaging used with fresh fruits and vegetables is forecast to rise 3.7% annually to $6.7 billion in 2024. Gains will result from increased sales of prepackaged produce at retail, as well as from more intensive use of higher value packaging types such as modified-a ... Read More
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Fresh Produce Plastic Containers
Fresh Produce Plastic Containers Demand for plastic containers used with fresh fruits and vegetables is forecast to rise 5.0% annually to $1.6 billion in 2024. Gains will result primarily from increased sales of increasing sales of ready-to-eat (RTE) salads and other RTE fruits and vegetables, which ... Read More
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Fresh Vegetable & Salad Packaging
Fresh Vegetable & Salad Packaging Demand for packaging used with fresh vegetables and salad is forecast to rise 3.5% annually to $4.2 billion in 2024. Gains will result from increased sales of prepackaged produce at retail, as well as from more intensive use of higher value packaging types such as r ... Read More
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