United States Fresh Produce Packaging Report 2021: Historical Data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and Forecasts for 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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This study analyzes the US market for produce packaging. Produce is defined as fresh, minimally processed fruits and vegetables, and for the purposes of this report includes salad mixes and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.

Products covered include the following:

• retail-ready and other corrugated boxes (regular slotted containers, full telescoping boxes, boxes with cut-outs for display purposes, open-top tray-style boxes, fold-over gift boxes, bulk bins)
• plastic containers (clamshells, tubs, cups, bowls, square and rectangular two-piece containers, pails, domed containers, lidded buckets)
• bags, including bag liners (e.g., plastic mesh, paper, textile)
• pouches (pillow and stand-up)
• trays and platters (including molded pulp, rigid plastic, expanded polystyrene foam, and paperboard types)
• baskets, punnets, and tills
• other products, including rigid plastic containers (RPCs), plastic film, foam boxes, wood crates, folding cartons, sleeves, dividers, tissue paper, and ventilation pads

For products packaged in combination-type formats - such as a tray of peppers enclosed in a pillow pouch - the value of each type of packaging is counted separately and included within each respective product segment.

Packaging includes products used by:

• retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice establishments
• growers
• packers and repackers
• shippers and distributors

Demand is also discussed by produce applications.

Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for produce packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation) by product and application.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

• COVID-19 & Market Growth
• Impact on the Produce Packaging Industry

3. Overview

• Study Scope
• Historical Trends
• Demand by Packaging Type
• Rigid Packaging Demand by Type
• Flexible Packaging Demand by Type
• Demand by Application
• Pricing Trends

4. Factors Impacting Produce Packaging Demand

• Fresh Produce Industry Outlook
• Technology & Product Innovation
• MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)
• Steamable/Microwavable Packages
• Field to Fork/Farm to Table Packaging
• Food Safety
• Sustainability
• Food Waste/Shelf Life
• Recycling & Recycled Content
• Biobased Materials
• Regulations

5. Materials

• Demand by Material
• Plastic
• Paper & Paperboard
• Molded Pulp
• Mesh & Other Materials

6. Corrugated Boxes

• Scope & Product Description
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• Competitive Products
• Product Types
• Demand by Box Type
• Retail-Ready Boxes
• Other Corrugated Boxes
• Applications
• Demand by Produce Category
• Fresh Vegetables & Salad
• Fresh Fruit
• Market Share & Key Suppliers

7. Plastic Containers

• Scope & Product Description
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• Competitive Products
• Product Types
• Demand by Container Type
• Clamshells
• Tubs, Cups, & Bowls
• Other Plastic Containers
• Applications
• Demand by Produce Category
• Fresh Vegetables
• Fresh Fruit
• Salad
• Market Share & Key Suppliers

8. Bags

• Scope & Product Description
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• Competitive Products
• Product Types
• Demand by Material
• Plastic Bags & Liners
• Mesh Bags
• Paper Bags
• Textile Bags
• Applications
• Demand by Produce Category
• Fresh Vegetables
• Fresh Fruit
• Salad
• Market Share & Key Suppliers

9. Pouches

• Scope & Product Description
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• Competitive Products
• Product Types
• Demand by Pouch Type
• Pillow Pouches
• Stand-Up Pouches
• Applications
• Demand by Produce Category
• Fresh Vegetables
• Fresh Fruit
• Salad
• Market Share & Key Suppliers

10. Trays & Platters

• Scope & Product Description
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• Competitive Products
• Product Types
• Demand by Material
• Molded Pulp Trays
• Rigid Plastic Trays
• Foam Trays
• Paperboard Trays
• Applications
• Demand by Produce Category
• Fresh Vegetables
• Fresh Fruit
• Market Share & Key Suppliers

11. Other Produce Packaging

• Demand by Product
• Baskets, Punnets, & Tills
• Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs)
• Plastic Film
• Foam Boxes
• Wood Crates & Other Products

12. Fresh Vegetable & Salad Packaging

• Scope & Product Description
• Demand by Packaging Type
• Demand by Format (Ready-to Eat vs. Other)
• Demand by Vegetable Type
• Salad
• Tomatoes
• Potatoes
• Onions
• Lettuce
• Carrots
• Mushrooms
• Celery
• Cabbage
• Peppers
• Other Vegetables

13. Fresh Fruit Packaging

• Scope & Product Description
• Demand by Packaging Type
• Demand by Format (Ready-to Eat vs. Other)
• Demand by Fruit Type
• Berries
• Apples
• Citrus
• Melons
• Grapes
• Other Fruit

14. Current Trends & Future Opportunities

• Key Findings
• Growth in Ready-to-Eat Produce
• Growth of ALDI & Similar Low Price Grocery Chains
• E-Commerce Sales of Fresh Produce
• Introduction of New Produce Varieties
• Increasing Popularity of Locally Grown Produce
• The Walmart Effect
• Organic Produce Sales Continue to Increase
• Steamable Fresh Pouches: Will They Match Success of Frozen?

15. Key Suppliers & Market Share

• Industry Composition
• Market Share
• End Users
• Demand by End User
• Growers/Shippers
• Repackers
• Retail & Other End Users
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Marketing & Distribution
• Research & Development
• Competitive Strategies
• List of Industry Participants

16. Appendix

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