The demand for meat packaging is expected to show strong growth for the next decade, largely due to rising meat consumption in emerging economies. 

Chubs, a well-established packaging format, are in growth mode and embracing new technology.

The U.S. meat market was valued at approximately $68 billion in 2013 and is projected to reach $84 billion by 2018, according to Canadean’s 2015 “Consumer and Market Insights: Meat Market in the U.S.” report.

The market for casings and nettings is growing, according to suppliers of the materials used for sausage, roasts, hams and other protein products.