Fresh Food Packaging Market Synopsis:

Fresh Food Packaging Market Size Was Valued at USD 133.2 Billion in 2023, and is Projected to Reach USD 208.9 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 6% From 2024-2032.

The Fresh Food Packaging Market is in a growing stage, as consumers continue to look for food products that are protected from external factors such as microbial contamination, are convenient to handle, and have an extended shelf life. One of the reasons that emphasise the need for the packaging convenience is the fact that the customers’ pace of life is gradually growing faster, which inevitably leads to the raised consumption of grab-and-go foods. The packaging of fresh foods is an important aspect of combating food spoilage and thereby maintaining the quality and shelf life of perishable commodities like fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products besides giving the commodities a more attractive look that captures the customer’s attention in stores. As consumers become more conscious about quality and health department regulations , new packaging technologies are being created to contain the food products.

Changing technology of packaging materials and fresh food packaging also influences the Fresh Food Packaging Market. Using biodegradable plastics and recyclable packaging materials are becoming arising from the increase in consumer awareness, for environmentally sustainable products. Furthermore, there has been an increase in the use of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) together with vacuum packaging since these techniques enhance the shelf life of fresh food products due to reduced rate of spoilage and microbial activities. Such innovations not only enhance food storage but also play a role of helping address the issue of food wastage in the food chain supply system.

As it stands, the market for fresh food packaging appears to be steadily on the rise, due to the growth of the consciousness of health and environmental friendly products among consumers around the globe. This is because as more and more people become concerned on the amount of food wastes that our environment produces the manufactures will begin to look for ways of developing new packaging materials that do not affect the environment. In addition, there are expectations that with further development of e-commerce in food industry new trends in packaging will appear that would protect food products upon transportation and maintain their freshness and exterior when delivered with groceries. These factors make fresh food packaging and this industry in particular suitable for fast and continuous growth in the years to come.

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Fresh Food Packaging Market Trend Analysis:

Shift Towards Sustainable Packaging Solutions

  • One of the major trends in the Fresh Food Packaging Market is the global switch to eco-friendly packaging. Customers are politically correct, and they insist on environmentally friendly packaging materials for manufactured products. To the above, manufacturers are resorting to the use of biodegradable compostable and recyclable material in the production of their products. This trend is shifted additionally by the regulation requiring lower use of the plastic packaging and the adoption of sustainable food processes. Micro players in the market ought to adapt to sustainable packaging choices because the public demands it, improving the image of the company and catering for consumers who are now more sensitive to the environment.

Adoption of Smart Packaging Technologies

  • The main innovation trends in the Fresh Food Packaging Market include smart packaging technologies. Such solutions include use of features such as the QR codes, the temperature indicators and other freshness sensors which are used in giving real information about the condition of the food product. Smart packaging provides a positive impact to the consumer experience by providing information regarding the integrity of the product, as well as assisting retailers with more efficient methods of tracking their products. With advancement to technology, smart packaging is also likely to expand as a tool for brands and companies to stand out in the market besides promoting the quality and safety of the food that they sell.

Fresh Food Packaging Market Segment Analysis:

Fresh Food Packaging Market is Segmented on the basis of Material, End-Use, and Region

By Material, Flexible & Rigid Plastic segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period

  • The Fresh Food Packaging Market further in terms on a material basis bifurcates flexible and rigidity in plastic, paper and paper board, metal, glass, and others. Non-rigid and rigid plastics lead the pack in the packaging segment as lightweight, durable, moisture and oxygen barriers, used in preserving perishistic foodstuff. Pulp and paper based products are slowly emerging as environmentally friendly products and are used in packaging of items such as fruits, baked products etc. The metal system is preferred for canned food and beverages since it provides the best protection as well as long durability, the glass packaging, on the other hand, is commonly used for high-end products because it is recyclable does not react with food products. The “others” entailing young region maturing material such as biodegradable films and advancement in use of nanopackaging for packaging to control food wastage and reduce negative effect to environment. Such a wide choice of materials enables manufacturers to ensure fresh food products have adequate packaging and provide the necessary sustainability as well.

By End-Use, Meat Products segment expected to held the largest share

  • The Fresh Food Packaging Market based on its end-use has been classified into meat products, fruits, vegetables, dairy products and others. To meet the needs of various types of meat products consumers, packaging solutions that can enhance the shelf-life, safety and which also conform to food safety standards are used and this has created packaging types such as the vacuum pouch and the modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The same way, fruits and vegetables are packed in plastic bags that allow some breathability to help the commodities remain fresh and visually appealing in clam shaped containers such as clam shell packages. Meat and dairy products are also stored in branded packaging materials to afford protection against moisture and air which may affect the quality of the product. Most products listed under the ‘others’ category include ready to eat and convenience food products as well as bakery products which need proper packaging thus a preference for new types of packaging that enable the food products to be highly portable and last longer. In summary, variety of end-use segments in fresh food packaging demonstrate that global populace increasingly considers quality, safety, and sustainability as the primary aspects of fresh food packaging.

Fresh Food Packaging Market Regional Insights:

North America Fresh Food Packaging Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2034.

  • The market for North America Fresh Food Packaging is expected to appreciate at the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2034 owing to rising factors such as rising demand for convenience foods and safety standards of the food items. The rapidly evolving consumer market and their growing awareness of the need to maintain healthy lifestyles and get products that are fresh and of high quality to the region have led manufacturers to seek better packaging technologies that will help them realize high shelf lives and increase the freshness of the packaged products. Also, due to the proof chaining from e-commerce and online grocery sales that require safe transport and delivery of fresh foods there is an essential need for packaging. North America continues to dominate the fresh food packaging market due to favorable support from the regulatory authorities regarding sustainable operations in the near future.

Active Key Players in the Fresh Food Packaging Market:

  • International Paper Company (U.S)

  • Mondi PIc. (South Africa)
  • S. Smith Pic. (U K)
  • Smurfit Kappa Group (Ireland)
  • Rock-Tenn Company (U.S)
  • Silgan Holding Inc. (U.S)
  • Bemis Company Inc. (U.S)
  • Silgan Holding Inc. (U S)
  • Amcor Limited (Australia)
  • El du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S)
  • Other Active Players

Fresh Food Packaging Market

Base Year:

2023

Forecast Period:

2024-2032

Historical Data:

2017 to 2023

Market Size in 2023:

USD 133.2  Billion

Forecast Period 2024-32 CAGR:

 6%

Market Size in 2032:

USD 208.9  Billion

Segments Covered:

By Material
  • Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Metal
  • Glass
  • Others

By End-Use
  • Meat Products
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Dairy Products
  • Others

By Region
  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
  • Eastern Europe (Russia, Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Rest of Eastern Europe)
  • Western Europe (Germany, UK, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Rest of Western Europe)
  • Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines, Australia, New-Zealand, Rest of APAC)
  • Middle East & Africa (Turkiye, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Israel, South Africa)
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SA)

Key Market Drivers:
  • Fresh Food Packaging Market growth is driven by consumer desire for quick, ready-to-eat food and food safety awareness.

Key Market Restraints:
  • High costs associated with sustainable and innovative packaging materials may limit market expansion.

Key Opportunities:
  • Eco-friendly packaging and smart packaging technologies offer considerable growth potential in the Fresh Food Packaging Market.

Companies Covered in the report:
  • International Paper Company (U.S), Mondi Plc. (South Africa), S. Smith Plc. (U.K), Smurfit Kappa Group (Ireland), Rock-Tenn Company (U.S), Silgan Holding Inc. (U.S), Bemis Company Inc. (U.S), Silgan Holding Inc. (U.S), Amcor Limited (Australia), El du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S), others Active Players.

Chapter 1: Introduction
 1.1 Scope and Coverage

Chapter 2:Executive Summary

Chapter 3: Market Landscape
 3.1 Market Dynamics
  3.1.1 Drivers
  3.1.2 Restraints
  3.1.3 Opportunities
  3.1.4 Challenges
 3.2 Market Trend Analysis
 3.3 PESTLE Analysis
 3.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
 3.5 Industry Value Chain Analysis
 3.6 Ecosystem
 3.7 Regulatory Landscape
 3.8 Price Trend Analysis
 3.9 Patent Analysis
 3.10 Technology Evolution
 3.11 Investment Pockets
 3.12 Import-Export Analysis

Chapter 4: Fresh Food Packaging Market by Material
 4.1 Fresh Food Packaging Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 4.2 Fresh Food Packaging Market Overview
 4.3 Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  4.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.3.4 Flexible & Rigid Plastic: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.4 Paper & Paperboard
  4.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.4.4 Paper & Paperboard: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.5 Metal
  4.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.5.4 Metal: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.6 Glass
  4.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.6.4 Glass: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.7 Others
  4.7.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.7.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.7.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.7.4 Others: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 5: Fresh Food Packaging Market by End-Use
 5.1 Fresh Food Packaging Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 5.2 Fresh Food Packaging Market Overview
 5.3 Meat Products
  5.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.3.4 Meat Products: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.4 Fruits
  5.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.4.4 Fruits: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.5 Vegetables
  5.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.5.4 Vegetables: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.6 Dairy Products
  5.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.6.4 Dairy Products: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.7 Others
  5.7.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.7.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.7.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.7.4 Others: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 6: Company Profiles and Competitive Analysis
 6.1 Competitive Landscape
  6.1.1 Competitive Benchmarking
  6.1.2 Fresh Food Packaging Market Share by Manufacturer (2023)
  6.1.3 Industry BCG Matrix
  6.1.4 Heat Map Analysis
  6.1.5 Mergers and Acquisitions  
 6.2 INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY (U.S)
  6.2.1 Company Overview
  6.2.2 Key Executives
  6.2.3 Company Snapshot
  6.2.4 Role of the Company in the Market
  6.2.5 Sustainability and Social Responsibility
  6.2.6 Operating Business Segments
  6.2.7 Product Portfolio
  6.2.8 Business Performance
  6.2.9 Key Strategic Moves and Recent Developments
  6.2.10 SWOT Analysis
 6.3 MONDI PLC. (SOUTH AFRICA)
 6.4 S. SMITH PLC. (U.K)
 6.5 SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP (IRELAND)
 6.6 ROCK-TENN COMPANY (U.S)
 6.7 SILGAN HOLDING INC. (U.S)
 6.8 BEMIS COMPANY INC. (U.S)
 6.9 SILGAN HOLDING INC. (U.S)
 6.10 AMCOR LIMITED (AUSTRALIA)
 6.11 EL DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY (U.S)
 6.12 OTHER ACTIVE PLAYERS

Chapter 7: Global Fresh Food Packaging Market By Region
 7.1 Overview
 7.2. North America Fresh Food Packaging Market
  7.2.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.2.2 Top Key Companies
  7.2.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.2.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material
  7.2.4.1 Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  7.2.4.2 Paper & Paperboard
  7.2.4.3 Metal
  7.2.4.4 Glass
  7.2.4.5 Others
  7.2.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-Use
  7.2.5.1 Meat Products
  7.2.5.2 Fruits
  7.2.5.3 Vegetables
  7.2.5.4 Dairy Products
  7.2.5.5 Others
  7.2.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.2.6.1 US
  7.2.6.2 Canada
  7.2.6.3 Mexico
 7.3. Eastern Europe Fresh Food Packaging Market
  7.3.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.3.2 Top Key Companies
  7.3.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.3.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material
  7.3.4.1 Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  7.3.4.2 Paper & Paperboard
  7.3.4.3 Metal
  7.3.4.4 Glass
  7.3.4.5 Others
  7.3.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-Use
  7.3.5.1 Meat Products
  7.3.5.2 Fruits
  7.3.5.3 Vegetables
  7.3.5.4 Dairy Products
  7.3.5.5 Others
  7.3.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.3.6.1 Russia
  7.3.6.2 Bulgaria
  7.3.6.3 The Czech Republic
  7.3.6.4 Hungary
  7.3.6.5 Poland
  7.3.6.6 Romania
  7.3.6.7 Rest of Eastern Europe
 7.4. Western Europe Fresh Food Packaging Market
  7.4.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.4.2 Top Key Companies
  7.4.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.4.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material
  7.4.4.1 Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  7.4.4.2 Paper & Paperboard
  7.4.4.3 Metal
  7.4.4.4 Glass
  7.4.4.5 Others
  7.4.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-Use
  7.4.5.1 Meat Products
  7.4.5.2 Fruits
  7.4.5.3 Vegetables
  7.4.5.4 Dairy Products
  7.4.5.5 Others
  7.4.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.4.6.1 Germany
  7.4.6.2 UK
  7.4.6.3 France
  7.4.6.4 The Netherlands
  7.4.6.5 Italy
  7.4.6.6 Spain
  7.4.6.7 Rest of Western Europe
 7.5. Asia Pacific Fresh Food Packaging Market
  7.5.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.5.2 Top Key Companies
  7.5.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.5.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material
  7.5.4.1 Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  7.5.4.2 Paper & Paperboard
  7.5.4.3 Metal
  7.5.4.4 Glass
  7.5.4.5 Others
  7.5.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-Use
  7.5.5.1 Meat Products
  7.5.5.2 Fruits
  7.5.5.3 Vegetables
  7.5.5.4 Dairy Products
  7.5.5.5 Others
  7.5.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.5.6.1 China
  7.5.6.2 India
  7.5.6.3 Japan
  7.5.6.4 South Korea
  7.5.6.5 Malaysia
  7.5.6.6 Thailand
  7.5.6.7 Vietnam
  7.5.6.8 The Philippines
  7.5.6.9 Australia
  7.5.6.10 New Zealand
  7.5.6.11 Rest of APAC
 7.6. Middle East & Africa Fresh Food Packaging Market
  7.6.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.6.2 Top Key Companies
  7.6.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.6.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material
  7.6.4.1 Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  7.6.4.2 Paper & Paperboard
  7.6.4.3 Metal
  7.6.4.4 Glass
  7.6.4.5 Others
  7.6.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-Use
  7.6.5.1 Meat Products
  7.6.5.2 Fruits
  7.6.5.3 Vegetables
  7.6.5.4 Dairy Products
  7.6.5.5 Others
  7.6.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.6.6.1 Turkiye
  7.6.6.2 Bahrain
  7.6.6.3 Kuwait
  7.6.6.4 Saudi Arabia
  7.6.6.5 Qatar
  7.6.6.6 UAE
  7.6.6.7 Israel
  7.6.6.8 South Africa
 7.7. South America Fresh Food Packaging Market
  7.7.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.7.2 Top Key Companies
  7.7.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.7.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material
  7.7.4.1 Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  7.7.4.2 Paper & Paperboard
  7.7.4.3 Metal
  7.7.4.4 Glass
  7.7.4.5 Others
  7.7.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-Use
  7.7.5.1 Meat Products
  7.7.5.2 Fruits
  7.7.5.3 Vegetables
  7.7.5.4 Dairy Products
  7.7.5.5 Others
  7.7.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.7.6.1 Brazil
  7.7.6.2 Argentina
  7.7.6.3 Rest of SA

Chapter 8 Analyst Viewpoint and Conclusion
8.1 Recommendations and Concluding Analysis
8.2 Potential Market Strategies

Chapter 9 Research Methodology
9.1 Research Process
9.2 Primary Research
9.3 Secondary Research
 

Fresh Food Packaging Market

Base Year:

2023

Forecast Period:

2024-2032

Historical Data:

2017 to 2023

Market Size in 2023:

USD 133.2  Billion

Forecast Period 2024-32 CAGR:

 6%

Market Size in 2032:

USD 208.9  Billion

Segments Covered:

By Material
  • Flexible & Rigid Plastic
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Metal
  • Glass
  • Others

By End-Use
  • Meat Products
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Dairy Products
  • Others

By Region
  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
  • Eastern Europe (Russia, Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Rest of Eastern Europe)
  • Western Europe (Germany, UK, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Rest of Western Europe)
  • Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines, Australia, New-Zealand, Rest of APAC)
  • Middle East & Africa (Turkiye, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Israel, South Africa)
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SA)

Key Market Drivers:
  • Fresh Food Packaging Market growth is driven by consumer desire for quick, ready-to-eat food and food safety awareness.

Key Market Restraints:
  • High costs associated with sustainable and innovative packaging materials may limit market expansion.

Key Opportunities:
  • Eco-friendly packaging and smart packaging technologies offer considerable growth potential in the Fresh Food Packaging Market.

Companies Covered in the report:
  • International Paper Company (U.S), Mondi Plc. (South Africa), S. Smith Plc. (U.K), Smurfit Kappa Group (Ireland), Rock-Tenn Company (U.S), Silgan Holding Inc. (U.S), Bemis Company Inc. (U.S), Silgan Holding Inc. (U.S), Amcor Limited (Australia), El du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S), others Active Players.

Frequently Asked Questions :

Who are the key players in the Fresh Food Packaging Market?
International Paper Company (U.S), Mondi Plc. (South Africa), S. Smith Plc. (U.K), Smurfit Kappa Group (Ireland), Rock-Tenn Company (U.S), Silgan Holding Inc. (U.S), Bemis Company Inc. (U.S), Silgan Holding Inc. (U.S), Amcor Limited (Australia), El du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S), others Active Players.
What are the segments of the Fresh Food Packaging Market?
The Fresh Food Packaging Market is segmented into by Material, End User and region. by Material (Flexible & Rigid Plastic, Paper & Paperboard, Metal, Glass, Others), End-Use (Meat Products, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy Products, Others). By region, it is analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico), Eastern Europe (Russia, Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Rest of Eastern Europe), Western Europe (Germany, UK, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Rest of Western Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines, Australia, New-Zealand, Rest of APAC), Middle East & Africa (Turkiye, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Israel, South Africa), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SA).
What would be the forecast period in the Fresh Food Packaging Market research report?
The forecast period in the Fresh Food Packaging Market research report is 2024-2032.
How big is the Fresh Food Packaging Market?
Fresh Food Packaging Market Size Was Valued at USD 133.2 Billion in 2023, and is Projected to Reach USD 208.9 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 6% From 2024-2032.
What is the Fresh Food Packaging Market?
Fresh Food Packaging is therefore the container, covering, and protection of perishable edibles to reduce their spoilage probability during storage, transport, and display. This form of packaging aims wanted at preserving food freshness including fruits, vegetables meat and dairy products and reduce post packaging spoilage or food wastage. The different techniques used in fresh food packaging include the modified amount of packaging also known as modified atmosphere packaging, vacuum packaging, and antimicrobial packaging materials. Furthermore, the appearance and practicality of packaging also govern an effective approach to target the consumers and easy handling of stuff more over this fresh food packaging is an integral part of the food chain.