DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The «United States Aseptic Food Packaging 2022-2026» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Demand for aseptic packaging for food is forecast to increase 5.5% annually to $2.3 billion in 2026.
This study examines the US market for aseptic food packaging, defined as primary and secondary packaging materials that are sterilized aseptically and separately from the food product and have ambient shelf lives exceeding 6 months, primarily for products targeted at retail or food service markets.
Aseptic processing will increasingly be preferred over more traditional thermal processing methods such as retort and hot fill due primarily to its shorter heating times, which better maintains the flavor, texture, and nutrition of food than these other processing methods.
Aseptic Cartons Remain Most Popular Form of Aseptic Packaging
Aseptic cartons account for the largest share of aseptic packaging, and they are increasingly taking share from traditional shelf stable packagings such as cans in applications such as soups, stocks, broths, and sauces. The advantages aseptic cartons offer can include their lower weight, more modern aesthetic, and greater shelf appeal. However, the higher cost of these products and issues surrounding their recyclability will restrain even further penetration into these applications.
Strong Gains Expected in Every Application Except Juice
Aseptic packaging will continue to see strong demand growth in the packaging of milk and milk alternatives, soups, tomato products, and other foods, but will lag significantly in the juice market – the largest application of aseptic packaging – due to market maturity and a declining interest in the overall ambient juice category, which faces intense competition from fresh and cold-pressed juices and other lower sugar beverages.
Sustainability Remains a Key Innovation Driver
Sustainability remains a key issue in the packaging industry as a whole and especially for aseptic packaging. The composite material used in the manufacturing of cartons and pouches to extend shelf life is difficult to recycle in practice due to the lack of adequate recycling infrastructure and difficulty in separating the materials.
However, aseptic packaging producers are addressing this by focusing on material improvements. Carton producers are eliminating the aluminum barrier layer typically found in aseptic cartons to increase their recyclability, while mono-material pouches are being developed that are still compatible with aseptic filling.
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
- Unit Demand
- Pricing Trends
- Materials Trends
- Demand by Material
- Plastic
- Paperboard
- Glass
- Competitive Products
4. Factors Impacting Aseptic Packaging Demand
- Food Industry Production Trends
- Food Safety Issues
- Technology & Innovation
- Sustainability Issues
- Recycling & Recycled Content
- Food Waste
- Machinery Trends
5. Packaging Types
- Demand by Product
- Cartons
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Bottles & Jars
- Pouches
- Cups
- Bag-in-Box
- Other Packaging
6. Food Applications
- Demand by Application
- Juice
- Scope & Application Description
- Demand by Product
- Milk & Milk Alternatives
- Soups, Stocks, & Broth
- Processed Fruits & Vegetables
- Sauces & Condiments
- Meal Replacements
- Baby Food & Formula
- Dairy-Based Foods
- Other Food
7. Key Suppliers & Market Share
- Industry Composition
- Market Share
8. Appendix
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/xl1ka7
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