Meet Mike Richardson
Senior Industry Analyst
Packaging analyst Mike Richardson takes a few fun minutes to share a bit of what he learned while writing the new editions of
Global Caps & Closures and World Wine Packaging.
Freedonia industry market research on Packaging covers a broad range of packaging materials (e.g., paper, plastic, metal) and applications (e.g., protective packaging, food containers). In each case various factors affecting demand are considered such as renewability, life style, distribution, end use product demand and other related issues. Freedonia's Packaging industry market research studies include market size, forecasts, product and market segmentations, related economic indicator and regulatory analysis, market share estimates, a discussion of industry structure, and profiles of the leading companies.
The list below is sorted by publication date in reverse chronological order. Please click on the study title to view a table of contents, obtain additional information or to purchase all or portions of the selected study.
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Converted Flexible Packaging
3731
This study presents historical data (2008, 2013, and 2018) and forecasts for 2023 by product (bags, pouches, wraps, and other) and market – food and nonfood. ...
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- Publication Length
- 266 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,600
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Global Pressure Sensitive Tapes
3685
Demand is presented by product type, application, and geographic sector. Historical data are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018, with forecasts for 2023....
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- Publication Length
- 359 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
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Acquisition Impact Report: Berry Global/RPC Group
IR14
This new Acquisition Impact report from Freedonia analyzes Berry Global's proposed acquisition of RPC Group and prospects for the combined operations. ...
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- from
- Publication Length
- 19 Pages
- Publication Price
- $250
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Rigid Bulk Packaging
3704
This report encompasses rigid bulk packaging products that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications....
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- from
- Publication Length
- 181 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
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Retail-Ready Packaging
3713
Demand for retail-ready packaging is projected to climb through 2023 due to increased penetration in a multitude of store formats. ...
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- Publication Length
- 182 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,100
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Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
3686
This report encompasses corrugated and paperboard boxes that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications....
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- from
- Publication Length
- 212 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Merger Impact Report: Amcor Ltd/Bemis
IR13
This new Acquisition Impact report from Freedonia analyzes Amcor Ltd.'s proposed acquisition of Bemis Company and prospects for the combined operations....
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- from
- Publication Length
- 20 Pages
- Publication Price
- $250
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Global Cups & Lids
3656
This industry study presents historical demand data (2007, 2012 and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by product (drinking cups, packaging and other cups, and lids) and market (food & beverage packaging, foodservice, retail and other). The study also evalu...
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- Publication Length
- 313 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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Pouches
3665
This study presents historical data (2007, 2012, and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by pouch type (pillow, four-side seal, three-side seal, stand-up), food and beverage markets (beverages; candy & snacks; cheese; fresh produce; meat, poultry, & seafood;...
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- from
- Publication Length
- 199 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Produce Packaging
3632
This industry study presents historical demand data (2007, 2012 and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by product (corrugated boxes, flexible packaging, plastic containers, trays, RPCs, wood crates, foam boxes, and molded pulp baskets) and application (vege...
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- from
- Publication Length
- 231 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Pressure Sensitive Tapes
3645
This study presents historical data (2007, 2012, and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by product (adhesive transfer, carton sealing, double-sided, duct, electrical, foil, masking, medical, strapping & bundling, and surface protection), market (building & ...
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- Publication Length
- 166 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Food Containers in the US by Product, Material and Market, 14th Edition
3609
This study presents historical data (2007, 2012, and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by products (pouches; bags & sacks; cans; cartons; bottles; jars; and tubs, cups, & bowls) and market (dairy products; fresh produce; meat, poultry, & seafood; perishabl...
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- from
- Publication Length
- 177 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Global Bulk Packaging by Product and Market, 3rd Edition
3612
This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (flexible – including shipping sacks, film wrap, FIBCs, strapping, liners, roll wrap; and rigid – drums, pails, bulk boxes, RIBCs, material han...
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- from
- Publication Length
- 286 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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Global Pharmaceutical Packaging by Product and Region, 12th Edition
3591
This study presents historical data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (plastic bottles, blister packaging, prefillable syringes, parenteral vials and ampuls, prefillable inhalers, pouches, tubes, IV containers, glass bottles and ...
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- from
- Publication Length
- 345 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,700
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Foodservice Single-Use Products in the US by Product and Market
3543
This industry study presents historical data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (containers, lids & domes, wraps, bags, cups, dinnerware, napkins, and utensils) and market (eating & drinking, retail establishments, institutional,...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 173 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,600
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Global Plastic Caps & Closures by Product, Market and Region
3595
This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by region, product (threaded, unthreaded, dispensing, and child resistant), and market (beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, and other). The study also evalu...
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- from
- Publication Length
- 239 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Labels in the US by Application Method, Stock Material, Market and Printing Technology
3585
This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by application method (pressure sensitive, glue-applied, heat-shrink and stretch sleeve, in-mold, heat transfer), stock material (paper, plastic), market (primary...
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- Publication Length
- 191 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Protective Packaging in the US by Product and Market, 9th Edition
3544
This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (flexible, foam, and rigid) and market (durable goods manufacturing, nondurable goods manufacturing, e-commerce). The study also evaluates com...
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- Publication Length
- 159 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Global Caps & Closures by Region, Product and Market, 9th Edition
3538
This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by region, product (plastic, metal, rubber, and cork), and market (beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, and other). The study also evaluates company market share and ...
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- Publication Length
- 277 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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Stretch & Shrink Film in the US by Product, Market and Resin
3561
This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts (2021) by product (wrap, hoods, bags, labels), market (storage and distribution – pallet unitization and bundling; product packaging – food, paper and textile products, be...
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- Publication Length
- 159 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
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Paper & Paperboard: United States
FF25011
This report forecasts US paper and paperboard production and demand in short tons to 2021. Total production is segmented by product in terms of: unbleached kraft paperboard, recycled paperboard, solid bleached paperboard, semichemical paperboard, prin...
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- Publication Length
- 33 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
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Packaging Films in the US by Market and Resin
3529
This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts (2021) by market (meat, poultry, and seafood; snack food; baked goods; produce; dairy products; candy and confections; frozen food; grain mill products; pet food; beverage...
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- from
- Publication Length
- 191 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Pharmaceutical Packaging in the US by Product and Market, 12th Edition
3523
This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (glass and plastic bottles, blister packaging, parenteral containers, prefillable inhalers, pouches, tubes, closures, secondary containers, lab...
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- Publication Length
- 236 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Converted Flexible Packaging Market in the US by Product, Market and Material, 14th Edition
3522
This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts (2021) by product (bags; pouches; wraps; wrappers strip packs), market (meat, poultry, & seafood; baked goods; snack foods; produce; candy & confections; pet food...
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- Publication Length
- 221 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Global Protective Packaging Market by Region, Product and Market, 4th Edition
3511
This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2021) and forecasts for 2021 by region, product (flexible, foam, rigid), and market (durable goods manufacturing, nondurable goods manufacturing, e-commerce, and retail and other. Th...
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- Publication Length
- 232 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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Barrier Films Market in the US by Type, Market and Resin
3513
This presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, 2016) and forecasts (2021) by barrier film type (oxygen and other gas, moisture, corrosion), market (food packaging, pharmaceutical and medical products, construction, primary metal products, electroni...
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- Publication Length
- 165 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Poultry Packaging Market in the US
3503
This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts (2021) by product (corrugated boxes, trays, folding cartons, cans, paperboard sleeves, plastic containers, blister packs, foil containers, glass jars, plastic film, bags, p...
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- Publication Length
- 196 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Meat Packaging Market in the US by Product, Market and Application
3495
This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecast (2021) by product (corrugated boxes, trays, folding cartons, cans, paperboard sleeves, plastic containers, blister packs, foil containers, glass jars, plastic film, bags, po...
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- Publication Length
- 219 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Recovered Paper: United States
FF25019
This report forecasts the total recovery of post-consumer paper from the US municipal solid waste (MSW) stream in short tons to 2021. For comparison, this report also forecasts the total generation of post-consumer paper in the MSW stream to 2021. Tot...
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- Publication Length
- 20 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
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Recovered Packaging: United States
FF30051
This report forecasts total recovery of post-consumer packaging from the US municipal solid waste (MSW) stream in short tons to 2021. For comparison, this report also forecasts the total generation of post-consumer packaging in the MSW stream. Total p...
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- Publication Length
- 25 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
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Global Labels Market by Application Method, Material and Market, 8th Edition
3486
This study analyzes the global label market. In the context of this report, labels are defined as any flexible material adhered to an object to indicate contents, pricing, ownership, directions, instructions, destinations, ratings, or other informati...
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- Publication Length
- 291 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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Retail E-Commerce Packaging Market in the US by Product, Market and Merchandise Type
3472
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $2.5 billion market for retail e-commerce packaging in the United States....
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- Publication Length
- 180 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Cosmetic & Toiletry Containers in the US by Product and Market, 7th Edition
3477
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $4.6 billion US cosmetic and toiletry container industry....
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- Publication Length
- 222 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
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World Pressure Sensitive Tapes
3447
World Pressure Sensitive Tapes presents historical data (2005, 2010 and 2015) plus forecasts (2020 and 2025) for supply and demand, as well as demand by tape type (carton sealing, masking, electrical and electronic, double sided, medical, other...
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- Publication Length
- 399 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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Rigid Bulk Packaging
3460
This study analyzes the US rigid bulk packaging market. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010 and 2015) plus forecasts (2020 and 2025) by material, product (pails, drums, bulk boxes, material handling containers, RIBCs), and market (chemicals...
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- Publication Length
- 229 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Cups & Lids
3445
Cups & Lids offers historical demand data (2005, 2010, 2015) plus forecasts (2020, 2025) by product for cups (drinking, food, packaging, portion, other) and lids (drinking, flexible, plastic), as well as by market (foodservice, food and beverag...
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- Publication Length
- 218 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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World Wine Packaging: Containers, Closures, & Accessories
3406
This study analyzes global demand for wine packaging. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010, and 2015) and forecasts (2020 and 2025) by container (e.g., glass bottles, bag-in-box, plastic bottles, aseptic cartons), closure (e.g., natural cork...
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- Publication Length
- 330 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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Retail Ready Packaging
3433
Retail Ready Packaging presents historical demand data (2005, 2010 and 2015)
plus forecasts (2020 and 2025) by product (corrugated
boxes, plastic containers, corrugated floor displays, folding
cartons, pad and shrink film packaging) and mark...
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- Publication Length
- 150 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Caps & Closures
3419
This study analyzes the US cap and closure market. It
presents historical demand data (2005, 2010, 2015) plus
forecasts for 2020 and 2025 by product and market. The study also considers key
market environment factors, evaluates company market
shar...
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- Publication Length
- 333 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
3398
Demand for corrugated and paperboard boxes in the US is forecast to increase 2.6 percent annually to $41.2 billion in 2020. E-commerce and retail-ready applications will drive growth for corrugated boxes while folding carton demand will be sustained b...
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- Publication Length
- 307 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Aseptic Packaging
3386
Demand for aseptic packaging in the US is projected to rise 6.8 percent annually to $6.4 billion in 2020. Gains will be driven by advantages in processing and ambient temperature storage. Prefillable syringes and plastic bottles will be the fastest gr...
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- Publication Length
- 218 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
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Food Containers: Rigid & Flexible
3367
This study analyzes the US rigid and flexible food container industry. It presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by market (e.g., fruits and vegetables, dairy products, grain mill products, meat products, b...
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- Publication Length
- 391 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
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Pouches
3383
Demand for pouches in the US will grow 4.4 percent annually through 2020 to $10.1 billion. Growth will be driven by the introduction of pouch packaging into new markets and the integration of high value features, such as resealable closures and spouts...
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- Publication Length
- 348 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
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Pressure Sensitive Tapes
3361
US demand for pressure sensitive tapes is projected to increase 5.3 percent annually to $9.3 billion in 2019. Double-sided, masking and adhesive transfer tapes will be the fastest growing major products. The building and construction market will enjoy...
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- Publication Length
- 276 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Protective Packaging
3356
Demand for protective packaging in the US will rise 4.9 percent annually to $6.8 billion in 2019. The fulfillment of e-commerce sales will be the main driver of growth. Environmental concerns will favor air pillows and paper fill products over foam lo...
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- Publication Length
- 313 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
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Medical Device Packaging: United States
FF30046
This report forecasts US medical device packaging demand in US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2019. National health expenditures and medical device shipments are also forecast to 2019. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: pouches,...
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- Publication Length
- 24 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
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World Corrugated Boxes
3339
World demand for corrugated boxes is expected to increase 3.7 percent annually through 2019, to 260 billion square meters. Gains will be driven by strong growth in e-commerce and a sustainability advantage over plastic containers. The Asia/Pacific reg...
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- Publication Length
- 418 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
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Converted Flexible Packaging
3333
US demand for converted flexible packaging will rise 3.3 percent annually to $20.7 billion in 2019. Pouches will experience above average gains, benefiting from the increased prevalence of value-added features. The nonfood packaging market will slight...
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- Publication Length
- 481 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Active & Intelligent Packaging
3338
US demand for active and intelligent packaging is forecast to grow 7.3 percent annually to $4.0 billion in 2019. Intelligent packaging such as time-temperature monitors and smartphone-enabled interactive labels and tags will be the fastest growing seg...
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- Publication Length
- 364 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Foodservice Disposables
3313
Demand for foodservice disposables in the US is projected to increase 3.9 percent per year to $21.9 billion in 2019. Packaging will remain the most common product segment and will outpace serviceware, napkins and other foodservice disposables. Retail ...
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- Publication Length
- 343 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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