Dublin, Feb. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zbt9qh/microwave) has announced the addition of the "Microwave Packaging - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Microwave Packaging in US$ Million by the following Application Segments: Fresh Food, Frozen Food, Shelf-Stable Meals, and Others. The US market is also analyzed by the following Product Segments: Trays, Foldable Cartons, Food Containers, Cups, Tubs, & Bowls, Bags & Pouches, and Others.
The report profiles 92 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- American Packaging Corporation
- Ampac Packaging, LLC
- Amcor Limited
- Bemis Company, Inc.
- Berry Plastics Corporation
- Coveris
- DNP America
- Graphic Packaging Holding Company
- Huhtamaki Oyj
- Inline Packaging LLC
- Mullinix Packages, Inc.
- Packaging Concepts Inc.,
- Printpack Inc.
- Rock-Tenn Company
- Fold-Pak
- Rexam Plc.
- SC Johnson & Son, Inc.
- Sealed Air Corporation
- Sirane
- Silgan Holdings
- Sonoco Products Company
- Associated Packaging Technologies, Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- Microwave Packaging: Redefining Convenience and Simplifying Food Preparation
- Recession in Retrospect and the Road Ahead
2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS
- Microwave Packaging Advancements Revolutionizes the Microwave Cooking Experience: A Strong Growth Driver
- Susceptor Technology Catapults Microwave Packaging to New Heights
- Self-Venting Technology Enjoys Widespread Popularity
- Nanotechnology Forays into Microwave Packaging
- Microwave Packaging with Self-Heating Capability for Outdoor Users
- Sophisticated Processing and Packaging Technologies: High on Convenience
- MicVac Valve Technology Transforms Microwave Pasteurization
- MicroRite Technology for Frozen Food Cooking
- Disposable Steamers Enable Uniform Steam Cooking
- Laminated Packaging: Efficient and Advantageous
- Smart and Intelligent Packaging: The Next Big Thing
- Microwave-Shielding Technology
- Heat Fresh Pouch: A Novel Approach to Cook Non-Compartmental Foods
- Intelligent Packaging Minimizes Food Waste
- Stand-Up-Pouches (SUP) Replace Rigid Pack Formats in Microwave Packaging
- Portable Microwave Unlocks Potential Possibilities
- Eco-Friendly Materials in Packaging Elicits Heightened Interest
- Other Key Innovations in Microwave Packaging
- Printed Susceptor
- Doneness Indicators
- Crisp Coated Foods
- Moisture Retention Package
- Disposable Microwavable Food Containers
- EPS Trays
- Sterilizable Microwavable Packages for Wet Soups and Sauces
- Changing Lifestyles & Demographics Continue to Pull the Trigger on Growth
- Convenience Muscles Growth
- Pulsating Demand for Ambient Food Drives the Microwave Packaging Market
- Rising Energy Costs and Food Safety Concerns Drive Innovation in Microwave Packaging
- Plastics: The Preferred Microwave Packaging Material
- Demand for BOPP Films Bodes Well for the Microwaveable Packaging Market
- Microwave Packaging Responds to the Green Trend
- Emerging Markets in Asia-Pacific Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
- Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR (Value Sales) for 2013-2020
- Asia-Pacific, Middle East, the US, Latin America, Europe, Canada, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Rapid Urbanization Worldwide: A Key Growth Driver
- Favorable Food Consumption Patterns Strengthens Market Prospects
- Rising Preference for At Home' Food Consumption
- Packaged Foods Demand Patterns Focus on the Microwavability" Factor
- Unabated Popularity of Microwaveable Foods
- Microwaveable Popcorn: The Most Successful Microwaveable Food
- Ready-to-Eat Food Drive Evolution of Specialized Packaging Profiles
- Microwaveable Snacks Combine Health and Convenience
- Demand for Frozen Foods Continue to Rise
- Changing Packaging Landscape for Shelf-Stable Foods
- Healthy Demand for Steam Cooked Vegetables
- Plastic Barrier Packaging Materials Dominate Technology Advancements in Food Packaging
- Advantages of Green Plastic Barrier Packaging Solutions
- Applications of Food Packaging Barrier Technology
- Future Adoption of Plastics Barrier Materials
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Microwave Ovens: Definition
- Microwave Food Packaging: An Introduction
- Functioning of Microwave Packages
- Types of Microwavable Packages
- Microwaveable Trays
- Coated Aluminum Trays
- Rigid Plastic Trays
- Moulded Pulp Tray
- Microwaveable Foldable Cartons
- Microwaveable Bags & Pouches
- Microwaveable Pouches
- Microwaveable Bags
- Microwaveable Sleeves
- Microwave Safe Containers
- Flexible Microwaveable Package
- Paper Board Containers
- Crystallized Polyesters
- Microwave Packaging Applications
- Microwaveable Frozen Foods
- Microwaveable Fresh Prepared Foods
- Microwaveable Shelf-Stable Meals
- Microwaveable Snack Foods and Fresh-cut Vegetables
4. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/INTRODUCTIONS
- Faerch Plast Introduces Innovative Ovenable CPET Skin Packs
- Ampac Launches New Packaging Format E-Z SnackPak
- Sirane Introduces Nylon Based Cooking Bag Siralon
- Ecopax Rolls Out Athena Product Line of Paper Containers
- Sunrise Packaging Launches NetBox Packaging Product
- Shieltronics Introduces Revolutionary Next Generation Microwave Shielding Shieltron Foils
- Con Agra Partners with Graphic Packaging to Introduce New Frozen Food-Tray
- Top South African Supermarket Introduces Seafood Ready Meals in South African Market
- Annie's Launches Macaroni & Cheese Microwavable Cups
- Orville Redenbacher Introduces New Pop Up Bowl
- KM Packaging Services Introduces Range of Superguard Oven Films
- Nicholl Food Packaging to Unveil New Aluminum Trays
- Yorkshire Provender Introduces Range of Six Soups in New Pouch in Carton Packaging
- Sirane to Unveil Microwave and Barbecue Cooking Bags in Brussels
- Nicholl Food Packaging to Unveil Foil Trays
- KM Packaging Services Introduces New Ovenable Lidding Films
- Holfeld Plastics to Introduce pluS Packaging Product Range
- Faerch Plast Successfully Develops Aluminum-Look CPET Containers Range
- Amcor Develops Microwave Packaging for Asda Products
- Graphic Packaging International Develops Quilt Wave Packaging Solution for Sepp's Gourmet Foods
- Shieltronics Offers Culidish® Microwave Cooking Technology
- Southern Cross Packaging Unveils OvenPack Container
- Rice-A-Roni Launches Single-Serve Rice Cups
- Popcorn, Indiana Unveils Warm Your Corn Ready-To-Eat Product
- Potandon Produce Unveils Klondike Goldust Express Potato Bag
- Sirane Introduces Sira-Cook Smart-Release Microwave Bag
- Nicholl Food Packaging to Display Range of Tray Packaging Solutions
- Printpack Launches New Range of Flexible Retort Packaging Materials
- Sonoco Launches UltraFreshSystem Packaging System
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- DuPont Teijin Films Selects MULTIVAC to Distribute Mylar® COOK Material
- Curwood and Bemis Enter into Partnership with MicVac to Use Microwave Pasteurization Method
- MicVac Enters into Collaboration with Curwood
- Sharpak Yate Signs Agreement with MicVac
- Pro-Pac Packaging Acquires Eco Food Pack Australia
- Sealed Air Expands Oven Ease Technology of Cryovac Brand
- Spartech Packaging Technologies and ORICS Collaborate to Offer Food Packaging Solution
- Graphic Packaging to Takeover Contego Cartons
- Silgan Holdings Acquires Plastic Thermoformed Food Business from Rexam PLC
- Teledyne Technologies Forms Teledyne Microwave Solutions
- Bemis Inks Agreement with Thin Film Electronics
- Sonoco Plastics Commences Commercial Manufacture of Rigid Plastic Containers
- Food Chain Safety Enters into Partnership with Printpack
- Sonoco Plastics Installs New Large-Scale Multi-Layer Polypropylene Production Line
- Bemis to Shut Down Flexible Packaging Facilities in St. Louis Park and Minneapolis
6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 92 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 97)
- The United States (36)
- Canada (4)
- Japan (1)
- Europe (25)
- France (1)
- Germany (2)
- The United Kingdom (16)
- Rest of Europe (6)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (27)
- Africa (2)
- Middle East (2)
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