Based on the Overwhelming Popularity of Folding Cartons, Paper-Based Cartons Were the Most Widely Used Packaging Type in US Packaged Food - Food Packaging in the United States 2006.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46590) has announced the addition of Food Packaging in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. to their offering. The Food Packaging in the United States offers insight into the market at a national level. It provides analysis of the packaging trends in each packaged food sector (dairy products dairy products dairy npl → produits laitier dairy products dairy npl → Milchprodukte pl, Molkereiprodukte pl , sauces, dressings and condiments, canned food canned food food sterilized by heat in a closed, durable container such as tin and aluminum cans, flexible aluminum foil and thermoplastic containers including squeeze tubes. Technically, the processes used are highly efficient and used universally. , baby food and oils and fats) and monitors market performance by pack type including industry penetration levels, end-use applications, new product developments and potential growth categories. Five year forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change. Pack type coverage: rigid plastic packaging, metal packaging, flexible packaging, glass packaging, liquid carton packaging, folding carton The folding carton created the packaging industry as it is known today, beginning in the late 19th century. Basically, a folding carton is made of paperboard, and is cut, folded, laminated and printed for transport to manufacturers. packaging, closures Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecast) Why buy this report? Get insight into trends in market performance Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change Identify market leaders and understand the competitive environment Content Outline: 1. FOOD PACKAGING TRENDS 2. RIGID PLASTIC PACKAGING TRENDS 3. METAL PACKAGING TRENDS 4. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING TRENDS 5. GLASS PACKAGING TRENDS 6. LIQUID CARTON PACKAGING TRENDS 7. FOLDING CARTON PACKAGING TRENDS 8. CLOSURE AND LIDDING TRENDS Paper-based cartons reign supreme Based on the overwhelming popularity of folding cartons, paper-based cartons were the most widely used packaging type in US packaged food. Folding cartons offer good protection during transport and against light all the while remaining lightweight. Their flat surfaces allow manufacturers to communicate with their customers with eye-catching lettering and graphics. Folding cartons can also feature lids and cellophane cellophane, thin, transparent sheet or tube of regenerated cellulose. Cellophane is used in packaging and as a membrane for dialysis. It is sometimes dyed and can be moisture-proofed by a thin coating of pyroxylin. windows in confectionery confectionery, delicacies or sweetmeats that have sugar as a principal ingredient, combined with coloring matter and flavoring and often with fruit or nuts. In the United States it is usually called candy, in Great Britain, sweets or boiled sweets. , trays in frozen food and ready meals, and metal or paper closures in dried food, further enhancing the packaging. In addition, folding cartons are very versatile and can be designed in a wide variety of ways. They can incorporate dispensing dispensing provision of drugs or medicines as set out properly on a lawful prescription. A prescription can only be filled, the drugs supplied, by a registered pharmacist, veterinarian, dentist or member of the medical profession. devices, carrying handles and easy opening tear strip features for convenience in handling and use. These qualities made folding cartons popular in an array of food products, such as confectionary, bakery products, ice cream, dairy products, sweet and savoury snacks, snack bars and meal replacement products, ready meals and frozen food among others. Companies Mentioned Include: * Campbell's * Bush Brothers * Hormel * Groupe Danone Groupe Danone (Euronext: BN, NYSE: DA) (known as Dannon in the United States) is a food-product company with its central headquarters in Paris, France. It claims world leadership in dairy products,[1] * Coffee Mate * Atkins Nutritionals * Frito Lay * Gerber * Safeway (Private Label) * White Wave For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46590 |
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