Abstract
INTRODUCTION
By exploring current and anticipated trends in food and beverage value-adding
packaging in a broad context, it is more possible for professionals in the
industry to understand how its own product lines are impacted and how it can
benefit from general and specific industry trends and innovations. Although
few food and beverage organizations are ignorant of their own packaging needs,
the fast pace of ongoing operations generally does not provide the luxury of
conducting extensive research in regard to options and alternatives in
packaging that may provide immense value and increased profitability to their
businesses. Through this market research report we present a more
comprehensive picture of market economics, product categories and growth
trends, as well as current and impending technology innovations through
emerging innovator companies and intellectual property trends.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- Descriptions of various types of active (UV blocking, oxygen scavengers,
moisture controllers, ethylene absorbers, edible films, antimicrobial agents)
controlled (modified atmosphere, aseptic, retort, sous-vide, biodegradable
polymer) and intelligent (RFID, electronic article surveillance, electronic
shelf labels, hybrid/interactive) packaging for foods and beverages.
- The current market status of the active, controlled and intelligent
packaging industry, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
- Analysis of the active, controlled, intelligent and advanced packaging
industry from a market and application perspective
- Discussion of food and safety regulations and standards affecting the
industry, along with a thorough patent analysis and company profiles.
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