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Special Report | State of the Industry 2020

The state of packaging 2020: packaging trends

October 20, 2020

The market for meat packaging is expected to experience significant growth during the next five years, according to The Journey Ahead for the Meat Packaging Industry, a market study from Infiniti Research.

Woman Looking at Frozen Food in Grocery Aisle

State of the Industry 2019 | Packaging

State of the Packaging Industry 2019

High-tech driving demand

Hallie Forcinio

October 16, 2019

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A look at new products illuminates trends in meat, poultry and seafood packaging.

Packaged Meat & Poultry Products on Store Shelf

State of the Industry 2018

State of the Packaging Industry 2018

Flood of flexibility, functionality

October 11, 2018

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Packaging trends continue to be driven by consumers. Functional features sell products.

State of the Industry

State of the Meat and Poultry Industry 2017: Packaging

Your wish is my command... Consumer demands continue to focus the growth of packaging segments.

Hallie Forcinio

October 12, 2017

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Demand for meat packaging in the United States stands at $5.1 billion and will grow steadily through 2021, predicts a report from The Freedonia Group, in Cleveland, Ohio.

The 2015 National Meat Case Study shows case-ready product occupies 75 percent of meat case space

State of the Industry

State of packaging: Lack of disruption breeds tight competition

Chip Bolton

October 31, 2016

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Today, conveying value is more important than ever because of the many challenges faced by manufacturers perhaps the most daunting is what some describe as the “commoditizing” of packaging.

State of Packaging

Driving change in meat packaging

Brands look to greater traceability, advanced robotics, convenience packaging and workforce development to provide a competitive edge.

Jorge Izquierdo PMMI

January 15, 2016

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As the meat industry approaches 2016, it is important to reflect on the drivers of change and innovation that will continue to affect companies in the new year.

State of the Industry

State of Packaging: Global growth ahead for flexible packaging

October 8, 2015

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Global demand for flexible packaging is projected to reach $210 billion in 2015, and forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 3 percent, reaching $248 billion in 2020, according to a new market report by Smithers Pira.

State of the Industry

State of Packaging: Demographics drive meat, poultry and seafood packaging changes

Hallie Forcinio

October 8, 2015

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The Freedonia report, “Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging, Industry Study with Forecasts for 2019 & 2024,” published in April 2015, projects strengthening demand for single-portion and smaller sizes, as well as convenient prepared foods.

State of the Industry: Packaging

Hunting for the ‘real’ value of packaging

Chip Bolton

October 17, 2014

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Is the playing field as flat as it has ever been for packaging suppliers? There

The State of Packaging

Convenient, lean and 'green'

Packaging that’s “greener” and more convenient is center-of-plate for today’s savvy meat processors and busier-than-ever consumers.

Rick Lingle

October 31, 2012

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In the complex landscape of meat packaging trends, two drivers that have long-term “legs” stand out as much in this segment as they do most packaged product categories: sustainability and convenience.