The global food packaging market will top $600 billion.
According to a report by market research firm Fortune Business Insights, the global food packaging market will reach $606.3 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. In 2018, the market was worth $393.6 billion.
The growing popularity of proactive packaging is a driver of the global food packaging market, the report said. It has become an innovative solution to improve the efficiency of food packaging, as active packaging technology can extend the shelf life of food while maintaining the quality of food.
Research data shows that the North American food packaging market was worth $109.7 billion in 2018, and the Asia-Pacific region will dominate the market share in the next few years. This can be attributed to the growing urban population and the rapid development of retail infrastructure, which has increased the demand for packaged foods. Demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions is also growing steadily in the Asia-Pacific region due to rising disposable incomes.
In North America, the proliferation of fast-food restaurants and increased health awareness will drive the market; High demand for canned goods will drive the Latin American market, and the Middle East and Africa market will grow due to demand for dairy and meat products.
Food packaging printing industry as one of the market segments will also usher in a rapid growth period. Renewable paper food packaging is becoming increasingly popular, and the maturing of digital printing technology will bring new opportunities for food packaging.
In 2019, the us paper recovery rate reached 66.2%
In 2019, the recycling rate of used carton board in the United States was 90%, and the paper recovery rate in the past three years was 92.3%.
The American Paper Forest Association announced that in 2019, 66.2 percent of the paper consumed in the United States was recycled.
Over the past decade, the United States has consistently enjoyed high paper recovery rate for waste paper, doubling in the years since the industry began setting recycling targets in 1990 and exceeding 63% in 2009.
Heidi Brook, president and CEO of the National Forest Paper Association, said: “The paper recovery rate for used carton board in 2019 was 90 percent. The average recovery rate over the three years was 92.3%. paper recovery rate has been an environmental success story.” “More than twice as much paper is recycled as waste in landfills, saving 3.3 cubic yards of space per short ton of waste in landfills,” Hetty said.
Waste paper fiber can be used at least seven times to produce innovative paper products, and paper recycling helps to extend the life of paper packaging products, making them an integral part of the sustainable development of the industry.
The UK would have to double the amount of recycled plastic it produces
Research suggests that the UK’s reprocessing infrastructure may need to double the amount of recycled plastic produced to meet the government’s target.
Research by Recoup, the plastics recycling charity, suggests that the UK’s reprocessing capacity might need to be increased by 100 percent to meet the 30 percent recyclable content of all household plastic packaging put on the market, while the target for food-grade rigid household plastic packaging would need to be increased by more than 200 percent.
The UK will introduce a tax on plastic packaging that paper recovery rate less than 30% from April 2022.
Germany classifies film packaging as’ vital system ‘
German manufacturer Sudpack Verpackungen says the Novel Coronavirus pandemic highlights the important role of packaging film in sustainability as it protects sensitive and important products. By preventing food and medical products from being damaged, spoilage and contaminated, film makers are making a “sustainable contribution” to ensuring a safe supply, the company said. With its excellent barrier properties, the film can protect the contents from contamination by bacteria or viruses, and not just during the current outbreak, the company said. This high level of protection explains why the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture recently decided to classify film packaging as an “important system,” Sudpack added.
The move means the German government sees thin film as a “key component” in providing safe, pollution-free food to the public. Sudpack said the company’s film manufacturing at its Headquarters in Orsenhausen and other locations has been in mass production since the outbreak began. Sudpack senior management team spokesman Erik Bouts said employees are working hard to ensure there is no shortage of film packaging. Bouts believe there are few alternatives to plastic packaging when it comes to protecting sensitive and perishable foods such as cheese, meat or sausages. “Choosing not to use plastic often means making significant sacrifices in terms of product protection and shelf life,” Bouts says. “
For example, the shelf life of meat products can be extended to up to 25 days without compromising quality or hygiene. The film of Sudpack provides similar benefits for many other foods.” Bouts also notes that film packaging has become “practically indispensable” in the healthcare industry. “Sterile packaging is required for syringes, bandages, diagnostics and countless other medical products to ensure the safety of patients and health care workers,” Bouts said. “Film packaging is the preferred option here as it not only prevents damage but also bacterial contamination.”
The outbreak has pushed German plastic packaging manufacturers to their limits
Demand for food, medicines, and medical products needed to cope with the coronavirus pandemic is pushing some plastic packaging manufacturers to their limits, a survey by the German Plastic Packaging and Film Association has found.
Some German manufacturers of “systems-related” packaging for food, drugs and medical products have reached maximum production capacity, according to the survey. Thirty-seven per cent of the 120 mainly medium-sized companies surveyed said orders had fallen in April compared with March. A quarter have seen their performance fall by more than 20 per cent. By contrast, about half of companies reported an increase in orders in April, though the gains were mostly in the 10 to 20 per cent range.
“This report on the situation of plastic packaging manufacturers in Germany shows how much the epidemic has affected the industry,” said Dr Martin Engelmann, IK’s general manager.
“In particular, food packaging manufacturers are under tremendous pressure to secure supplies for the public, but demand for packaging has declined in the industrial and restaurant sectors.”
“After frequent panic buying in many places in mid-March, stocks of food and household items are now being reduced,” he said. However, demand for hygiene and cleaning products remains high.”
The survey showed that fewer than 80 percent of companies were able to fulfill the orders they received, but almost half said they had been limited by a coronavirus.
A common problem was a shortage of staff, with 40 percent of companies reporting a problem. As a result, nearly 25% of companies have had to introduce short-term work. “Introducing short-term work can be painful in individual cases, but overall comparisons with other sectors of the plastics processing industry show that packaging has been less affected,” Engelmann explained.
The sample and efficient strategy for the implementation, Coca-Cola has designed a set of communication standards, for the sustainable development of packaging in 2018 on the back of the packaging before start adding recycled small ICONS of the specification, the words on the bottle cap with clear 2018 to “recycling” please, began in 2019 on the back of the packaging printed on the eye-catching slogan “I’m 100% recyclable”, At the bottom is Coca-Cola’s specially designed sustainable recycling icon. Separately, Coca-Cola Sweden this year replaced the brand logo on all of its fully recycled bottles with the “Please recycle again” slogan.
The environmental trust logo is also receiving more and more attention, and there are some additional symbols that deserve attention, such as the plastic-free trust logo, which is used more and more widely on the packaging. This and other marks, including the Permanent Metal Recycling mark and the FSC Certification mark, allow for free use by brands that meet the relevant standards and provide concise and clear environmental management information. According to the 2019 Innova Consumer survey, new food and beverage products with the FSC certification have a cagR of 25%.
No.2 plastic full-cycle With the goal of a circular economy looming, the use of recycled plastics in packaging is on the rise. The UK government will introduce a plastic packaging tax from April 2022 to encourage businesses to use recycled plastic through fines. Meanwhile, according to the Innova 2019 consumer Survey, 71% of Brazilian consumers believe that food and beverage companies should use only sustainable packaging.
FMCG brands are investing heavily in recycled plastics to overcome widespread supply and cost barriers. To “lead the shift from raw plastics to food-grade recycled plastics,” Nestle recently pledged to purchase up to 2 million tons of food-grade recycled plastics and set aside 1.5 billion Swiss francs ($1.56 billion) to pay the premium for such materials between now and 2025.
And there is a growing number of post-consumer recycling (PCR) supply partnerships worldwide.
