May 18, 2021   SOURCE: BusinessWire

United States Fresh Produce Plastic Containers Market Report 2021: Clamshells Tubs, Cups, and Bowls & Other Plastic Containers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Fresh Produce Plastic Containers" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This study analyzes the US market for produce plastic containers. Produce is defined as fresh, minimally processed fruits and vegetables, and for the purposes of this report includes salad mixes and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.

Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for produce packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation) by product and application. The terms "shipments", "production", and "output" are used interchangeably in the study, as are the terms "demand", "sales", and "market", which are defined as domestic shipments, plus imports, minus exports.

Products covered include the following:

  • clamshells
  • tubs, cups, and bowls
  • other plastic containers (e.g., square and rectangular two-piece containers, pails, domed containers, lidded buckets, shaped containers)

For products packaged in combination-type formats - such as a salad bowl containing separate smaller cups for add-ins or condiments - the value of each type of plastic container is counted separately and included within each respective product segment.

Demand is also discussed by produce applications:

  • fresh vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, onions, carrots, mushrooms celery, cabbage, peppers)
  • fresh fruit (e.g., berries, apples, melons, citrus, grapes)
  • salad

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. About This Report

  • Report Details
  • Study Scope & Product Description
  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

3. Overview

  • Historical Market Trends
  • Demand by Container Type
  • Clamshells
  • Tubs, Cups, & Bowls
  • Other Plastic Containers
  • Pricing Trends
  • Competitive Products

4. Factors Impacting Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand

  • Fresh Produce Industry Outlook
  • Field to Fork/Farm to Table Packaging
  • Food Safety
  • Sustainability
  • Food Waste/Shelf Life
  • Recycling & Recycled Content
  • Biobased Materials
  • Regulations

5. Produce Applications

  • Demand by Produce Category
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Berries
  • Melons
  • Fresh Vegetables
  • Tomatoes
  • Onions
  • Salad

6. Key Suppliers & Market Share

  • Industry Composition
  • Market Share
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

7. Appendix

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