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US Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging

Publisher Freedonia Group
Published Jun 27, 2024
Length 437 Pages
SKU # FG18928057

Description

US Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging


Demand for meat, poultry, and seafood packaging is forecast to increase nearly 1.0% per year to 62.1 billion units in 2028, with market value rising 2.5% per year to $10.8 billion. The packaging market for meat, poultry, and seafood is especially challenging due to the importance of meeting the specific performance and safety criteria required for these foods, while at the same time remaining cost effective and adhering to changing sustainability goals and consumer preferences:
  • Premium, high-performance products – such as vacuum skin packaging, sealed trays, and brick packs – will see the strongest unit advances despite their higher costs due to their ability to extend shelf life.
  • Packaging for fresh and frozen formats continues to see better growth than conventional shelf-stable formats, which are somewhat lagging owing to consumer preferences.
  • Plastic packaging will continue to account for the largest absolute gains due to its strong performance properties that competitive products have mostly not been able to challenge. Paper packaging will lag due to weakness in mature box and carton applications. Molded fiber will experience growth well above the industry average but fail to gain significant market share.

Case-Ready Products That Extend Shelf Life Expected to See Notable Sales Growth


Historically, the packaging of meat, poultry, and seafood has been dominated by commodity formats such as foam trays and wrap – often packaged directly in-store – owing to their low-cost and adequate performance properties. However, case-ready and high-performance packaging products are expected to continue to take share from these traditional formats:
  • Despite their higher cost, products such as vacuum skin packaging, stand-up pouches, brick packs, and sealed trays will continue to see the strongest gains due to the variety of advantages they offer – extended shelf-life, reduced leakage, lighter weight, and a more premium appearance.
  • Additionally, these products offer retailers labor savings as meat, poultry, and seafood products do not need to be packaged by store workers and can be immediately shelved upon receipt.

Fresh Format Drives Increasing Use of Better-Performing & More Advanced Packaging


Fresh refrigerated products will account for the largest absolute gains for meat, poultry, and seafood packaging as consumers continue to prefer fresh foods due to their perceived superior nutritional properties and taste. Packaging that assists in maintaining freshness and keeping fresh meat, poultry, and seafood safe will benefit the most:
  • The continued penetration of point-of-processing packaging, wherein the protein is packaged immediately after being slaughtered and processed before being shipped, is boosting demand for high-value, high-performance formats that extend shelf-life.
  • Demand is rising for packaging that improves the tracking and labeling of fresh meat, poultry, and seafood products – such as through the use smart labels and RFID chips – ensuring their safe shipment and raising consumer confidence in the safety, sustainability, and quality of these proteins.
Study Description

This study examines the US market for meat, poultry, and seafood packaging, defined as primary and secondary packaging materials sold to food manufacturers, primarily for products targeted at retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing markets. Historical data are provided for 2013, 2018, and 2023, with forecasts through 2033. Annual data is provided for 2020-2027. Data are provided in current dollar value and units. Also provided is an analysis of key industry players.

Table of Contents

437 Pages
    • Figure 1-1. Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Packaging Market
    • Economic Forecast
    • Short-Term Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Packaging Industry Trends
    • Study Scope
    • Historical Market Trends
    • Packaging Demand Outlook
    • Outlook by Protein Type (Meat, Poultry, Seafood)
    • Packaging Materials Competition
    • Pricing & Inflation
    • Meat Industry Outlook
    • Poultry Industry Outlook
    • Seafood Industry Outlook
    • Regulations & Standards
    • Sustainability Initiatives
    • Food Safety & Food Waste Concerns
    • Consumer Trends & Preferences
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Packaging by Type of Meat (Beef & Veal, Pork, Lamb & Other)
    • Meat Formats (Fresh/Refrigerated, Frozen, Canned & Dried)
    • Meat Packaging Products
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Packaging Demand by Poultry Type (Chicken, Turkey, Other)
    • Poultry Formats (Fresh/Refrigerated, Frozen, Canned & Dried)
    • Poultry Packaging Products
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Growth Drivers & Restraints
    • Seafood Formats (Fresh/Refrigerated, Frozen, Canned & Dried)
    • Seafood Packaging Products
    • Materials Competition
    • Technologies Used in Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Packaging
    • Case-Ready Packaging
    • Modified Atmosphere Packaging
    • Vacuum Packaging
    • Active & Intelligent Packaging
    • Retort Packaging
    • Demand by Food Format
    • Fresh/Refrigerated Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Packaging
    • Frozen Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Packaging
    • Canned & Dried Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Packaging
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Protein Type (Meat, Poultry, Seafood)
    • Plastic Packaging by Food Formats (Fresh/Refrigerated, Frozen, Canned & Dried)
    • Packaging Product Trends
    • Materials
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Protein Type (Meat, Poultry, Seafood)
    • Food Formats (Fresh/Refrigerated, Frozen, Canned, Dried)
    • Packaging Product Trends
    • Materials
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Category Scope
    • Products Trends
    • Corrugated Boxes
    • Folding Cartons
    • Category Scope
    • Products Trends
    • Trays
    • Sleeves
    • Category Scope
    • Product & Materials Trends
    • Metal Cans
    • Rigid Plastic Containers
    • Blister Packs
    • Glass Jars
    • Category Scope
    • Product & Materials Trends
    • Overwrap & Lidding
    • Pouches
    • Bags
    • Other Flexible Packaging
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Product Trends
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
    • Market Share
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • List of Industry Participants
    • Report Details
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Data Changes from Previous Version
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions

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