Microwave Packaging - Global Strategic Business Report 2015: Fresh Food, Frozen Food, Shelf-Stable Meals, and Others

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Feb 20, 2015, 10:30 ET

DUBLIN, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ttvrs7/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