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

The key products analyzed are:
  • Boxes and Cartons
  • Bags and Liners
  • Pouches
  • Containers
  • Trays and Platters
  • Other Packaging such as Baskets and Punnets, 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
Vegetable types include:
  • Root Vegetables (potatoes, onions, carrots, other root vegetables)
  • Tomatoes
  • Mushrooms
  • Peppers
  • Other Vegetables
This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US fresh vegetable 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 Fresh Vegetable Packaging Trends
3. Overview
Historical Market Trends & Growth Factors
Packaging Product Trends
Demand by Packaging Category: Rigid vs. Flexible
Rigid Packaging for Fresh Vegetables
Flexible Packaging for Fresh Vegetables
Materials Competition
Pricing & Inflation
4. Factors Impacting Packaging Demand
Fresh Produce Distribution/Supply Chain
Fresh Vegetable Production Trends
Packaging Technology & Product Innovation
MAP/CAP (Modified Atmosphere/Controlled Atmosphere)
Vacuum Packaging
Ethylene Absorption
Smart Packaging
Produce Processing Trends
Fresh-Cut & Ready-to-Eat Produce
Microwavable/Steamable Products
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)
Vegetable Types
Key Suppliers
6. Paper & Paperboard Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Packaging Product Trends
Materials Trends (Paper, Paperboard)
Vegetable Types
Key Suppliers
7. Molded Fiber (Molded Pulp) Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Packaging Product Trends
Vegetable 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 Vegetable Type
Key Suppliers
9. 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 Vegetable 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 Vegetable Type
Key Suppliers
11. Fresh Vegetable 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 Vegetable Type
Key Suppliers
12. Trays & Platters
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Materials Competition
Demand by Material
Rigid Plastic
Foam
Molded Fiber
Paperboard & Other Materials
Demand by Vegetable Type
Key Suppliers
13. Other Fresh Vegetable Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Materials Competition
Demand by Material
Rigid Plastic
Foam
Molded Fiber
Paperboard & Other Materials
Demand by Vegetable Type
Key Suppliers
14. Vegetable Types
Demand by Packaging Type
Fresh-Cut/Ready-to-Eat/Ready to Cook Vegetable Packaging
Demand by Vegetable Type
Root Vegetables (Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Other Root Crops)
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Peppers
Other Vegetables
15. Packagers & End Users
Produce Packager Trends
Demand by Packager
Growers/Shippers
Repackers & Distributors
Retail Stores
End Users (Retail Sale, Foodservice, Processed Food Manufacturers)
16. Key Suppliers & Industry Structure
Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
17. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment

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