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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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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- 19 Pages
- Publication Price
- $250
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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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Active & Intelligent Packaging
3117
US active and intelligent packaging demand is forecast to increase 8.0 percent annually to $3.5 billion in 2017. Intelligent packaging will record double digit annual gains, led by time-temperature indicator labels. Gas scavengers, susceptor packaging...
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- Publication Length
- 337 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,100
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Aseptic Food Packaging
4469
This study covers the US market for aseptic food packaging, defined as packaging that is sterilized separately from its contents and is shelf-stable at ambient temperatures. Historical data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts for 2026 are presented f...
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- Publication Length
- 133 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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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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Aseptic Packaging
2827
US demand for aseptic packaging is projected to expand 8.0 percent per year to $5.1 billion in 2015. Gains will be driven by drug sterility requirements and ambient distribution and storage advantages for food and beverages. Prefillable syringes and p...
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- Publication Length
- 207 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Baby Food & Formula Packaging
4299
The scope of this report includes packaging for food designed and marketed for babies, including newborns, infants, and toddlers. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are presented for demand for baby food and formula...
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- Publication Length
- 92 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Baked Goods Packaging
4298
This study examines the US market for baked goods packaging including both rigid and flexible packaging. This includes both primary and secondary packaging. Units are primarily in million US dollars. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecast...
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- Publication Length
- 105 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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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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Beverage Containers
3297
US beverage container demand will rise 1.9 percent yearly to 283 billion units in 2019, valued at $31.5 billion. Plastic will remain the dominant and fastest growing material, supported by increased consumption of bottled water, which will become the ...
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- Publication Length
- 320 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Beverage Containers
3076
US demand for beverage containers will rise 1.7 percent annually through 2017 to 265 billion units, valued at $29.1 billion. Unit gains will be driven by ongoing consumer preference for single-serving containers. Plastic containers will remain both th...
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- Publication Length
- 344 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,100
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Beverage Packaging Consumer Insights
4653
This report contains analysis and data-driven discussions relating to beverage packaging, including a look at COVID-19 pandemic era health and shopping trends, sustainability views, and beverage shopping habits, behaviors, and attitudes....
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- Publication Length
- 61 Pages
- Publication Price
- $1,495
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Bubble Packaging
3884
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for bubble packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation) and in pounds....
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- Publication Length
- 63 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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Candy & Snack Food Pouches
4007
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 75 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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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....
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- Publication Length
- 141 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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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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Caps & Closures
3195
US demand for caps and closures will rise 4.0 percent per year to $11.1 billion in 2018, with unit demand exceeding 300 billion. Plastic types will remain by far the dominant material, while other products such as elastomer and rubber stoppers will gr...
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- Publication Length
- 353 Pages
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- $5,300
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Caps & Closures
2975
US demand for caps and closures will rise 4.4 percent annually to $10.4 billion in 2016. The dominant plastic cap and closure segment will post above average increases. Beverages will remain the largest market, while pharmaceuticals will be the fastes...
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- Publication Length
- 331 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
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Clamshells in Retail Food Packaging
4297
This study examines the US market for clamshell packaging for food. The study covers only retail usage of clamshell packaging. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are presented for demand for clamshell packaging by v...
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- Publication Length
- 68 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Consumer Product Pouches
4008
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 73 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Converted Flexible Packaging
4144
This report encompasses converted flexible packaging products that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications. This study focuses on primary and secondary packaging and excludes most bulk and transit packaging....
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- Publication Length
- 341 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,600
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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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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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Converted Flexible Packaging
3094
US demand for converted flexible packaging will rise 3.0 percent annually to $18.8 billion in 2017. Pouches will be the fastest growing type of flexible packaging, based on new applications and the advantage of lighter weight that can vastly reduce bo...
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- Publication Length
- 477 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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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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Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
4292
This report encompasses demand for and production of corrugated and paperboard boxes that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications. Historical (2011, 2016, and 2021) data and forecasts to 2026 are presented in current dollars and t...
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- Publication Length
- 220 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,600
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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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- Publication Length
- 212 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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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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Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
3235
US corrugated and paperboard box demand will rise 2.6 percent per year to $39.4 billion in 2018. Corrugated and solid fiber boxes will remain the largest and fastest growing product segment. The food and beverage market will remain dominant, based in ...
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- Publication Length
- 356 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
2868
US demand for corrugated and paperboard boxes is forecast to increase 2.3 percent annually to $36.5 billion in 2016. Corrugated and solid fiber boxes will remain the dominant segments and grow the fastest. Food and beverages will remain the largest ma...
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- Publication Length
- 333 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,100
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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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COVID-19 Economic Impact Report: Global Corrugated Boxes
IR27
The purpose of this presentation is to provide useful insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global corrugated boxes market. ...
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- Publication Length
- 22 Pages
- Publication Price
- $1,800
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COVID-19 Economic Impact Report: Global Pressure Sensitive Tapes
IR25
The purpose of this report is to provide useful insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global pressure sensitive tape market. ...
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- Publication Length
- 21 Pages
- Publication Price
- $1,800
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COVID-19 Economic Impact Report: Global Protective Packaging
IR21
The purpose of this presentation is to provide useful insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global protective packaging market. ...
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- Publication Length
- 21 Pages
- Publication Price
- $1,800
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COVID-19 Economic Impact Report: Retail Bags
IR74
The purpose of this presentation is to provide useful insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail bag market....
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- Publication Length
- 21 Pages
- Publication Price
- $1,800
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COVID-19 Economic Impact Report: Stretch & Shrink Film
IR59
The purpose of this presentation is to provide useful insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stretch and shrink film market. ...
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- Publication Length
- 23 Pages
- Publication Price
- $1,800
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COVID-19 Market Impact Analysis
FW95079
The Freedonia Group has a long history of providing thoughtful and timely market analysis to customers in a broad range of industries.
With the global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of the co...
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- Publication Length
- 173 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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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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Cups & Lids
3174
US demand for cups and lids will expand 4.4 percent per year to $10.0 billion in 2018. Packaging cups will experience the fastest gains based on convenience and single-serving advantages, as well as favorable consumption trends in several key applicat...
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- Publication Length
- 322 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Cups & Lids
2935
US demand for cups and lids is forecast to increase 4.1 percent per year to $8.9 billion in 2016. Although drinking cups will continue to dominate, the fastest gains are anticipated in the packaging cup segment due to solid outlooks for demand in key ...
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- Publication Length
- 304 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,100
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Egg Cartons
3897
This study presents historical demand data (2009, 2014, 2019) and forecasts (2024) by material (expanded polystyrene foam, molded pulp, and rigid plastic) in dollars and units. ...
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- Publication Length
- 55 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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Egg Packaging
4296
This study analyzes US demand for egg packaging by packaging product, material, application and market. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 are presented for egg packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation)....
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- Publication Length
- 104 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Flat Pouches: Side Seal & Pillow
4006
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 117 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Flexible Frozen Food Packaging
4107
This study analyzes the market for flexible frozen food packaging. Historical (2009, 2014 and 2019) data and forecasts to 2024 are presented in current dollars....
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- Publication Length
- 95 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Folding Cartons
4376
This report encompasses demand for folding cartons that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications. Historical (2011, 2016, and 2021) data and forecasts to 2026 and 2031 are presented in current dollars and tons. Yearly value demand ...
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- Publication Length
- 96 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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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....
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- Publication Length
- 131 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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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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- Publication Length
- 177 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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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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Food Containers: Rigid & Flexible
3013
US food container demand will rise 2.9 percent per year to $27.6 billion in 2017. The plastic container, and bag and pouch segments will grow the fastest based on further inroads into paperboard, metal, and glass containers. The best market prospects ...
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- Publication Length
- 451 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Food Packaging
4149
This study examines the US market for food packaging including both rigid and flexible packaging. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 are presented for demand for food packaging by value in current dollars (including inflatio...
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- Publication Length
- 320 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,900
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