U.S. Food Service Packaging Market, By Type (Food and Beverages), Material Type (Plastic, Paper, Molded Fiber/Pulp, Wood, Glass and Others), Product Type (Rigid Packaging, Flexible Packaging), Application (Retailing, Transportation and Others), Distribution Channel (Direct and Indirect) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.
Market Analysis and Insights
Food service packaging is widely used for packaging processed and semi-processed food products. The food service packaging helps maintain hygiene and quality and enhances the safety of food products. The end-users of the food service packaging are restaurants, catering services, fast-food joints and others. The food packaging also helps enhance the shelf life of the food product and helps keep the food and beverages products fresh for a longer duration. Different materials are used for food packaging, including plastic, paper, wood pulp, glass and others.
Bags, containers, and boxes made of wood, plastic, paper, and others are widely used for packaging food and beverage products. The growing demand for convenient and flexible packaging significantly impacts the expansion of the market for food service packaging. In line with this, increasing the adoption of eco-friendly and biodegradable products is expected propel the market's growth. However, stringent regulations laid by the governmental bodies regarding packaging materials may be a major restraint on the growth of the food service packaging market.
The growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions coupled with the increasing adoption of modern technology in the packaging industry will create more future opportunities for the food service packaging market. However, maintaining the standard quality of packaging products can challenge the growth of the food service packaging market during the forecast period.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the U.S. food service packaging market will grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2022 to 2029
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Base Year
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2021
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Historic Years
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2020 (Customizable to 2019 - 2014)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in Million, Volumes in Million Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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By Type (Food and Beverages), Material Type (Plastic, Paper, Molded Fiber/Pulp, Wood, Glass, and Others), Product Type (Rigid Packaging, Flexible Packaging), Application (Retailing, Transportation and Others), Distribution Channel (Direct and Indirect)
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Countries Covered
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U.S.
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Market Players Covered
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International Paper, Huhtamaki, Amcor plc, Sealed Air, WestRock Company, Berry Global Inc., Fabri-Kal, Sabert Corporation, Genpak, LLC, Dart Container Corporation
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Market Definition
Food service packaging is widely used for packaging processed and semi-processed food products. It helps in maintaining hygiene and quality, and enhances the safety of food products. The end-users of the food service packaging includes restaurants, catering services, fast-food joints and others. The food packaging also helps in enhancing the shelf life of the food product and helps keep the food and beverages products fresh for a longer duration. Different materials are used for food packaging, including plastic, paper, wood pulp, glass and others.
U.S. Food Service Packaging Market Dynamics
Drivers
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Growing Demand For Convenient And Flexible Packaging
The demand for convenient and flexible packaging is increasing among food & beverages manufacturers to replace the traditional packaging such as glass jars, metal cans, and others. The increasing demand for flexible packaging is due to its sustainability as it consumes less energy and fewer natural resources and generates less CO2 emissions; results in a higher product-to-package ratio; and requires fewer trucks for transportation, using less fuel and creating fewer emissions. The factor mentioned above is anticipated to propel the market's growth. Moreover, flexible packaging is more convenient, easy to store, recyclable, easy to open or carry, and helps extend the product's shelf life, increasing its demand among food service providers.
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Increasing Adoption Of Eco-Friendly And Biodegradable Packaging
Packaging plays an important role as foodservice packaging protects foods against environmental, chemical, and physical factors that could contaminate all of the food if not packaged correctly. The essential role of packaging is to protect the product from damage during transit. Food service providers use different types of packaging, including paper, plastic, molded fiber/pulp, glass, wood, and others, to offer their food and beverages products. Recently, the demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging is increasing owing to its low-cost production and can be reused and recycled, which as a result, lowers the production of waste the manufacturers. Moreover, increasing concerns regarding the harmful impact of packaging on the environment are propelling the demand for environmental-friendly and biodegradable packaging. Additionally, raising awareness regarding waste, environmental pollution, and harmful effects of plastic packaging and other packaging are increasing the demand for packaging which are easy to recycle or degrade faster.
Opportunity
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Emphasis On Modern Technologies In The Packaging Industry
The demand for sustainable, reliable, environmentally friendly packaging is increasing among food service providers, encouraging manufacturers to introduce novel and modern technology to manufacture packaging products. The demand for sustainable, high-quality, and attractive packaging materials for food and beverages is increasing, which will create immense opportunities for food service packaging manufacturers. Modern technology offers high-quality and sturdy packaging products, which attracts foodservice manufacturers. The rising demand for reliable and innovative packaging solutions in the food service industry is encouraging manufacturers to introduce modern technologies for manufacturing packaging solutions.
Restraint/Challenge
- Use Of Harmful Additives For Water/Oil Resistance In Food Packaging
Packaging additives are natural or chemical products that can be added to a material to improve the performance of the products. The synthetic chemicals used in the packaging, storage, and processing of food might be harmful to human health in the long term, causing serious health problems to the consumers as most of these substances are not inert and can leach into the food or beverages products.
PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals are commonly added to bagasse or molded fiber food packaging because it gives the packaging a greater resistance to moisture, oil, and grease. But, there are potential adverse health impacts associated with PFAS exposure, including liver damage, thyroid disease, decreased fertility, high cholesterol, obesity, hormone suppression, and cancer. These chemicals can easily migrate into the air, dust, food, soil and water, causing harmful environmental effects.
Also, several packaging products, including the aluminum can, are often lined with bisphenol A (BPA), which acts as an endocrine disruptor. The packaging companies have voluntarily stopped using BPA in packaging for baby formula and bottles, but it persists in water bottles and food packaging. Endocrine disruptors are linked to breast and prostate cancers, infertility, and metabolic disorders, among other health concerns.
Post COVID-19 Impact on U.S. Food Service Packaging Market
COVID-19 has affected the market to some extent. Due to the lockdown, the food and beverages industry faced a major crisis, which initially decreased the demand for food service packaging. Post-pandemic, the demand for food service packaging has increased due to increasing demand for packaged and prepared food products. Moreover, changing eating habits and more inclination toward on-the-go food & beverages products are increasing the demand for convenient packaging in the food service industry.
Recent Developments
- In January 2022, International Paper announced constructing a new corrugated packaging facility in Pennsylvania, U.S. The aim is to expand its industrial packaging footprints in the country's northeastern part
U.S. Food Service Packaging Market Scope
The U.S. food service packaging market is segmented based on type, material type, product type, application and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.
Type
- Food
- Beverages
Based on type, U.S. food service packaging market is segmented into food and beverages.
Material Type
- Plastic
- Paper
- Molded Fiber/Pulp
- Wood
- Glass
- Others
Based on material type, U.S. food service packaging market is segmented into plastic, paper, molded fiber/pulp, wood, glass, and others.
Product Type
- Rigid Packaging
- Flexible Packaging
Based on product type, U.S. food service packaging market is segmented into rigid packaging and flexible packaging.
Application
- Retailing
- Transportation
- Others
Based on application, U.S. food service packaging market is segmented into retailing, transportation, and others.
Distribution Channel
- Direct
- Indirect
Based on distribution channels, the U.S. food service packaging market is segmented directly and indirectly.
Competitive Landscape and U.S. Food Service Packaging Market Share Analysis
The U.S. food service packaging markets competitive landscape details the competitors. Details include company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, U.S. presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points are only related to the companies' focus on U.S. food service packaging market.
Some major players operating in U.S. food service packaging market are International Paper, Huhtamaki, Amcor plc, Sealed Air, WestRock Company, Berry Global Inc., Fabri-Kal, Sabert Corporation, Genpak, LLC, Dart Container Corporation, among others.
Research Methodology
Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The key research methodology used by the DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning grids, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning grids, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, U.S. Vendor Share Analysis. Please request an analyst call in case of further inquiry.
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