US Fresh Produce Packaging

Description

This research delves into the US market for packaging of produce, which is defined as fresh, minimally processed fruits and vegetables, including salad mixes and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables for the purpose of this study.

The study covers a variety of products such as retail-ready and other types of corrugated boxes (like regular slotted containers, full telescoping boxes, boxes with display cut-outs, open-top tray-style boxes, fold-over gift boxes, and bulk bins), plastic containers (including clamshells, tubs, cups, bowls, square and rectangular two-piece containers, pails, domed containers, and lidded buckets), bags and bag liners (like plastic mesh, paper, and textile), pouches (pillow, stand-up, and side-seal), trays and platters (made of molded fiber, rigid plastic, expanded polystyrene foam, paperboard, wood, and bamboo), baskets and punnets, and other products (like rigid plastic containers (RPCs), plastic film, foam boxes, wood crates, folding cartons, sleeves, labels, and absorbent 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.

The packaging includes products used by retailers, wholesalers, foodservice establishments, growers, packers and repackers, shippers, and distributors. However, the study excludes canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, packaging for nuts, herbs, seeds, spices, and other items commonly sold in produce departments other than fresh fruits and vegetables, plastic and paper retail bags, plastic bags provided in produce departments for customer self-service, bag closures and separately sold lids, rubber bands and twist ties, restaurant and foodservice carryout containers, including those used for in-store prepared foods, packaging used for canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables, pallet wrap, and corrugated displays other than bulk bins.

The study presents historical data (2013, 2018, and 2023) and forecasts for 2028 and 2033 for produce packaging demand in units and current US dollars (including inflation) by product and application. It also presents annual data for 2020-2027. The terms "shipments", "production", and "output" are used interchangeably in the study, as are the terms "demand", "sales", and "market", which are defined as domestic shipments, plus imports, minus exports.

Product Code: 4810

1. Executive Summary

2. Short-Term Analysis

Economic Forecast
Short-Term Produce Packaging Trends

3. Overview

Study Scope
Historical Market Trends
Packaging Product Trends
Demand by Packaging Category: Rigid vs Flexible
Rigid Packaging for Produce
Flexible Packaging for Produce
Materials Competition
Produce Categories (Vegetables, Fruit, Salad, Lettuce & Greens)
Pricing & Inflation

4. Factors Impacting Packaging Demand

Fresh Produce Distribution/Supply Chain
Fresh Produce Production Trends
Production by Category
Fresh Vegetable Production Trends
Fresh Fruit Production Trends
Salad, Lettuce, & Greens Production
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
Farm to Table (Field to Fork) Product Distribution & Packaging
Regulations
Overview
Food Safety
Produce Quality Standards
Labeling & Traceability Requirements
Sustainability Initiatives
Food Waste/Shelf Life
Recycling & Recycled Content
Biobased/Renewable Materials Use
Consumer Insights
Produce Forms
Fresh Produce Packaging
Fresh Produce Packaging Priorities
Consumer Attitudes About Fresh Produce
Attitudes About Bulk v. Packaged Fresh Produce
Consumer Attitudes About Sell-By Dates & Produce

5. Plastic Packaging for Produce

Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Packaging Product Trends
Materials Trends (Rigid, Flexible, Foam)
Produce Categories (Vegetables, Fruit, Salad, Lettuce, & Greens)
Key Suppliers

6. Paper & Paperboard Packaging for Fresh Produce

Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Packaging Product Trends
Materials Trends (Paper, Paperboard)
Produce Categories (Vegetables, Fruit, Salad, Lettuce, & Greens)
Key Suppliers

7. Molded Fiber (Molded Pulp) Packaging for Fresh Produce

Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Packaging Product Trends
Produce Categories (Vegetables, Fruit, Salad, Lettuce, & Greens)
Key Suppliers

8. Boxes & Cartons in Produce Packaging

Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Demand by Box Type
Demand Outlook
Corrugated Boxes
Folding Cartons
Demand by Produce Category
Market Share & Key Suppliers

9. Produce Packaging 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 Produce Category
Market Share & Key Suppliers

10. Bags & Liners in Produce Packaging

Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Materials Competition
Demand by Material
Plastic Bags & Liners
Mesh Bags
Paper Bags
Other Materials Bags
Demand by Produce Category
Market Share & Key Suppliers

11. Pouches in Produce Packaging

Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Packaging Product Trends
Demand by Pouch Type
Pillow & Side Seal Pouches
Stand-Up Pouches
Demand by Produce Category
Market Share & Key Suppliers

12. Trays & Platters in Produce Packaging

Scope & Product Description
Advantages & Disadvantages
Competitive Products
Materials Competition
Demand by Material
Rigid Plastic
Foam
Molded Fiber
Paperboard & Other Materials
Demand by Produce Category
Market Share & Key Suppliers

13. Wrap & Lidding in Produce Packaging

Scope & Product Description
Packaging Product Trends
Demand by Type
Wrap
Lidding
Demand by Produce Category
Key Suppliers

14. Baskets & Punnets

Scope & Product Description
Competitive Products
Materials Competition
Rigid Plastic
Molded Fiber
Paperboard
Demand by Produce Category
Key Suppliers

15. Fresh Vegetable Packaging

Scope & Product Description
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

16. Fresh Fruit Packaging

Scope & Product Description
Demand by Packaging Type
Fresh-Cut & Ready-to-Eat Fresh Fruit
Demand by Fruit Category
Berries & Grapes (Small Fruit)
Apples
Citrus Fruit
Other Fresh Fruit

17. Salad, Lettuce, & Greens Packaging

Scope & Product Description
Demand by Packaging Type
Fresh-Cut/Ready-to-Eat Salad, Lettuce, & Greens
Demand by Type
Demand Outlook
Salad & Fresh-Cut Leafy Greens
Whole Lettuce
Cabbage & Other Whole Greens (Kale, Collards, Asian Greens)

18. Current Trends & Future Opportunities

Key Findings
Growth in Fresh-Cut & 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?

19. Packagers & End Users

Produce Packager Trends
Demand by Packager
Growers/Shippers
Repackers & Distributors
Retail Stores
End Users (Retail Sale, Foodservice, Processed Food Manufacturers)

20. Key Suppliers & Markets Share

Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
Marketing & Distribution
Research & Development
Competitive Strategies
List of Industry Participants

21. Appendix

Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Data Changes from Previous Version
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Fresh Produce Production