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.
-
Retail Bags
3786
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $3.3 billion US retail bag industry. It presents historical demand data (2008, 2013, and 2018) and forecasts (2023 and 2028) at the manufacturers’ level. ...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 154 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
Add to Cart
-
Medical Device Packaging
3782
This report analyzes the US market for medical device packaging in units and in US dollars. ...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 165 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
Cannabis Packaging Opportunities
3773
This study analyzes US demand for packaging materials used for cannabis products, segmented by packaging and container type in US dollars for 2018, 2019, and 2024....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 141 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
Add to Cart
-
Paper & Paperboard: United States
FF25011
This report forecasts to 2023 US paper and paperboard production and demand in short tons. Total production is segmented by product in terms of: unbleached kraft paperboard; recycled paperboard; solid bleached paperboard; semichemical paperboard; prin...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 37 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
Add to Cart
-
Global Pharmaceutical Packaging
3758
This study analyzes the global pharmaceutical packaging market to 2023 by product type (primary containers, secondary containers, prescription containers, labels, and packaging accessories), geographical region, and selected countries. Demand is given...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 418 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,700
Add to Cart
-
Global E-Commerce Packaging
3744
This report analyzes the global e-commerce packaging market to 2023 by boxes, protective packaging, mailers, labels, tape, insulated shipping containers, and shrink film. Markets include computers, electronics, and software; apparel and accessories; h...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 325 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,000
Add to Cart
-
Global Protective Packaging
3741
Demand is presented by product type, application, and geographic sector. Historical data are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018, with forecasts for 2023. Data are presented in millions of US dollars....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 368 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
Add to Cart
-
Food & Beverage Packaging Innovation
3736
This report analyzes shifting and emerging trends in food and beverage packaging, focusing especially on new forms of packaging food and beverage marketers are using, and consumer attitudes and behaviors regarding food and beverage packaging....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 131 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
Add to Cart
-
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. ...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 266 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,600
Add to Cart
-
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....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 359 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
Add to Cart
-
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. ...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 19 Pages
- Publication Price
- $250
Add to Cart
-
Rigid Bulk Packaging
3704
This report encompasses rigid bulk packaging products that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 181 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
Add to Cart
-
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. ...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 182 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,100
Add to Cart
-
Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
3686
This report encompasses corrugated and paperboard boxes that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 212 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
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....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 20 Pages
- Publication Price
- $250
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 313 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
Add to Cart
-
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;...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 199 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 231 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
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 & ...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 166 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 177 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 286 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
Add to Cart
-
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 ...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 345 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,700
Add to Cart
-
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
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 239 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 191 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 159 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
Add to Cart
-
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 ...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 277 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 159 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 191 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 236 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 221 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 232 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 165 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 196 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 219 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 20 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 25 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 291 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
Add to Cart
-
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....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 180 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
Add to Cart
-
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....
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 222 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 399 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 229 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 218 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 330 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 150 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 333 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 307 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 218 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 391 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
Add to Cart
-
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...
- Published Date
- from
- Publication Length
- 348 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
Add to Cart