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, and end user. Demand data are presented in both units and US dollars.

The key products analyzed are:
  • Boxes and Cartons
  • Containers
  • Pouches
  • Bags and Liners
  • Other Packaging such as Baskets and Punnets, Trays and Platters, Wrap and Lidding, and Bulk Packaging Products
The major materials analyzed are:
  • Plastic (rigid, foam, and flexible)
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Molded Fiber
  • Other materials, such as wood
Fruit types include:
  • Berries
  • Apples
  • Citrus
  • Grapes
  • Melons
  • Other Fruit
This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US fresh fruit packaging market, including key trends in product and market segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2013, 2018, and 2023 with forecasts for 2028 and 2033, with year-by-year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in both units and US dollar value. Also included is an analysis of the key industry players and their respective market shares.

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1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
Report Details
Market Scope & Product Description
Short-Term Fruit Packaging Market Trends
3. Overview
Historical Market Trends & Growth Factors
Packaging Product Trends
Demand by Packaging Category: Rigid vs. Flexible
Rigid Packaging for Fresh Fruit
Flexible Packaging for Fresh Fruit
Materials Competition
Pricing & Inflation
4. Factors Impacting Packaging Demand
Fresh Produce Distribution/Supply Chain
Fresh Fruit Production Trends
Packaging Technology & Product Innovation
MAP/CAP (Modified Atmosphere/Controlled Atmosphere)
Ethylene Absorption
Smart Packaging
Fresh-Cut & Ready-to-Eat Produce
Regulations
Overview
Food Safety
Produce Quality Standards
Labeling & Traceability Requirements
Sustainability Initiatives
Food Waste/Shelf Life
Recycling & Recycled Content
Biobased/Renewable Materials Use
5. Plastic Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Packaging Product Trends
Materials Trends (Rigid, Flexible, Foam)
Fruit Types
Key Suppliers
6. Paper & Paperboard Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Packaging Product Trends
Materials Trends (Paper, Paperboard)
Fruit Types
Key Suppliers
7. Molded Fiber (Molded Pulp) Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Packaging Product Trends
Fruit Types
Key Suppliers
8. Boxes & Cartons
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Demand by Box Type
Demand Outlook
Corrugated Boxes
Folding Cartons
Demand by Fruit Type
Key Suppliers
9. Fresh Fruit Containers
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Packaging Product Trends
Demand by Container Type
Clamshells
Tubs & Cups
Foam Boxes
Other Containers (Two-Piece Containers, Pails & Buckets)
Materials Competition
Demand by Fruit Type
Key Suppliers
10. Pouches
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Packaging Product Trends
Demand by Pouch Type
Pillow & Side Seal Pouches
Stand-Up Pouches
Demand by Fruit Type
Key Suppliers
11. Bags & Liners
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Materials Competition
Demand by Material
Plastic Bags & Liners
Mesh Bags
Paper Bags
Other Materials Bags
Demand by Fruit Type
Key Suppliers
12. Other Fresh Fruit Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Materials Competition
Demand by Material
Rigid Plastic
Foam
Molded Fiber
Paperboard & Other Materials
Demand by Fruit Type
Key Suppliers
13. Fruit Types
Demand by Packaging Type
Fresh-Cut/Ready-to-Eat/Ready to Cook Fruit Packaging
Demand by Fruit Type
Berries & Grapes (Small Fruit)
Apples
Citrus Fruit
Other Fresh Fruit
14. Packagers & End Users
Produce Packager Trends
Demand by Packager
Growers/Shippers
Repackers & Distributors
Retail Stores
End Users (Retail Sale, Foodservice, Processed Food Manufacturers)
15. Key Suppliers & Industry Structure
Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
16. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment

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