Thursday, 14 March 2019

Food Wrap Films Market | Future on Recent Innovation 2026

Food wrap films are used to wrap food products to protect them from contamination, keep food fresh and enhance the shelf life of the food. Food wrap films are generally used for short-term preservation of prepared food. Besides, they are also used to package confectioneries like chocolate and to wrap processed food such as meat & sea-food to keep them fresh for an extended period. Furthermore, food wrap films are used to pack ready-to-eat food items.

The global market for food wrap films is segmented as per material type and end use. The growing demand for on-the-go food and requirement of the increased shelf life of food items from the consumers is acknowledged as a critical factor driving the food wrap films market. The increase in demand for food service across the globe is expected to fuel the growth of global food wrap films market.

Aluminum-based food wrap films segment is estimated to dominate the global market with largest market share in the global food wrap films during the forecast period 2018-2026.  Aluminum-based food wrap films are anticipated to have the high penetration in food wrap films market of APAC and Latin America. However, aluminum-based food wrap films are estimated to lose the market share in the food wrap films market of North America and Europe because of the maturity achieved by the demand of aluminum-based food wrap films in the geographies.


Plastic-based food wrap films are projected to register the highest CAGR by the end of forecast period. Plastic segment is expected to produce better incremental revenue opportunity in the global food wrap films market share in the forecast period. MEA and North America are estimated to have the most significant plastic based food wrap films consumption. Plastic food wrap films have lower cost as compared with aluminum and paper food wrap films.

Paper-based food wrap films have a smaller value share in the global food wrap films market and will continue to have the lowest share in the forecast period. Paper-based food wrap films are expected to have the highest demand in the food wrap films market of MEA. Latin America and APAC are estimated to have the least share of paper-based food wrap films during the forecast period.

Fresh Food Packaging Market Survey on Emerging Opportunities 2023|Top Keyplayers Bemis Company Inc., Berry Plastics, Packaging Corporation of America

Food packaging plays an important role in keeping the food quality safe while handling and transportation. Food packaging offers a modern marketing medium to the sellers and helps improve customer satisfaction levels as well as information transmission. It protects the food products from contamination caused by microorganisms, air, and moisture, and helps catalytic activity in fresh food.


Fresh foods, such as vegetable and fruits, are generally packed in textile bags, corrugated box, or baskets made up of wood or cardboard with a view to maintain proper aeration through packaging. Seafood and meat is generally packed with polyethylene lined or polystyrene in boxes made up of plastic or wood, and the thickness of the packaging depends on the mode of transport and storage period. Fresh beverages, such as milk and juice, are mostly packed in cartons made up of paper or metal. Now-a-days, consumers tend to focus more on using food contact materials approved by the government-authorized bodies, such as FDA.

Currently, the most commonly used plastic materials are polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene terephthalate. Besides, in recent times, there has been a significant rise in the usage of biodegradable materials for food packaging. Researchers and manufacturers, in collaboration, are trying to modify conventional plastic and innovate new materials for ensuring and maintaining safe and hygienic food packaging practices.

Evolving life style of consumers, increasing health and environmental awareness, and supportive environmental policies implemented by various governments across the globe are the major factors responsible for the increasing global demand for fresh food packaging, which in turn is boosting their market growth. Owing to its value added applications, right from protection of food products to their safe distribution and transportation, the market for fresh food packaging is expected to create significant growth and investment opportunities for players operating in the market, especially in the developing countries.

Besides, the fresh food packaging market is expected to continue to grow steadily in developed nations, wherein the consumer demand for safe and intact fresh food is very high. The main growth drivers for the market are private consumers, retailers, and local packaging firms, which focus more on delivering the product intact in the local market.


However, presence of big and small retailers and increasing consumer preference for using cheap local products has created a highly competitive environment for big brands in the fresh food packaging market. Waste disposition is also a major concern for players operating in the global fresh food packaging market.

The global fresh food packaging market is segmented in terms of product type, packaging material, and channel. By product type, the global fresh food packaging market is segmented into vegetables, fruits, seafood, meat products, dairy products, and others. By packaging material, the market is segmented into plastic (rigid & flexible), textile, wood, paper and board, metal, and others. By channel, the global fresh food packaging market is segmented into retailers and wholesalers.

By geography, the global fresh food packaging market is segmented into seven key regions, including North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific excluding Japan, Middle East & Africa, and Japan. The global fresh food packaging market is anticipated to expand at a double digit CAGR over the forecast period. Asia Pacific market is expected to be the most attractive market for fresh food packaging in view of the increasing export of fruits and vegetables from China and India.

As of 2016, China is the largest fresh food packaging market in Asia Pacific, followed by India, and the market in these countries is expected to grow rapidly in the near future. Western Europe, followed by North America, are the other prominent regions projected to hold a promising future growth potential in the fresh food packaging market by the end of 2026.

Some of the key players in the global fresh food packaging market are Amcor Limited, Bemis Company Inc., Berry Plastics, Packaging Corporation of America, Sonoco Products Company, Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Sealed Air India Pvt. Ltd., Bomarko Inc., and International Paper and Anchor Packaging Inc.

Food Packaging Machinery Market Share Set for Broad Growth by 2024 | Top Vendors Illinois tool works, Inc., GEA Group, Multivac Group

Rising awareness among consumers and continuous innovation in technology will continue to fuel demand for packaging that is hygienic, functional, and visually-appealing. Packaging has witnessed a sea-change – from just an outer covering to an integral part of marketing and product safety. Today, the packaging industry is catering to the preference of a wide consumer base, especially the ‘on-the-go’ consumer, for whom effective and functional packaging is ever so important.


Stricter food safety regulations have led manufacturers to focus on innovative methods of packaging that keep the product fresh over long term. Also changing dietary preferences of consumers, such as the burgeoning demand for “natural” and “organic” has prompted packaging industry to come up with new solutions. As the demand for food has progressed and diversified, so has the technology involved in the packaging of these goods.

Food Packaging Machinery Market- Market Segmentation:

Food packaging machinery market is segmented on the basis of application type, material type and machinery type. On the basis of application type, food packaging machinery market can be segmented into cereals, pulses, oil seeds, fruit and vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy, marine and bakery. On the basis of material type, food packaging machinery market can be segmented into glass, metals, plastics, paper board, paper/plastic laminates. On the basis of machinery type, food packaging machinery can be segmented into FFS, labeling and coding, wrapping and bundling, other machinery and spare parts. FFS constitutes for the major portion of the segment.


Food Packaging Machinery Market- Market Dynamics:

With the increase in the disposable income, the demand for packaged and hygienic food has witnessed an uptick. The expectancy of the product to be safe from the point of packaging till it arrives in the shelves/ fridges has created an urgent need for incorporating the latest aspects of technology. The advancement in technology has led to faster, safer and reliable packaging.

The availability of online ordering of grocery has helped increase the demand for packaged food as well, giving the food packaging machinery more scope for expansion. Moreover, organic foods market has taken the world by storm, giving rise to a new segment of food products that will positively impact the food packaging machinery market. Food safety regulatory can impede growth in the short-term, but they are a necessary check that will help the market evolve in the long-term.

Food Packaging Machinery Market- Regional Outlook:

In terms of geography, the food packaging machinery market has been divided into five key regions; North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa. The food packaging machinery market is expected to exhibit an increase in CAGR during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is expected to continue being the dominant market for food packaging machinery market followed by Europe and North America. Increase in demand for packaged food products packaging will in turn instill the demand for the food packaging machinery market globally.

Food Packaging Machinery Market- Major Players:

Some of the key players in the food packaging market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Coesia India Private Limited, Illinois tool works, Inc., GEA Group, Multivac Group, Tetra Laval International S.A., The Adelphi Group of Companies, AMF Bakery Systems, Arpac LLC, Lindquist Machine Corporation.

Aluminum-Free Food Pouch Market | Overview On Revolutionary Trends 2024

A lot of changes are occurring in the food packaging system from the way the food is produced to how it is distributed, stored, processed and retailed. Food pouches are common flexible packaging formats for everyday food products. They combine the advantages of traditional, rigid food packaging with modern flexible material. The aluminum-free pouches are designed for packaging of food and has numerous technical advantages. Packages are also required to be recyclable and easily disposable therefore most companies have switched to using the European and USA-patented Ensobarr barrier coating, which replaces the aluminum laminating in packaging boards.

The aluminum free food pouches with value added features continue to stimulate the growth for pouches overall, with spouted pouches and retort pouches posting fast gains. The aluminum free food pouch market can be segmented on the basis of material type, pouch type, by its application and by region. On the basis of material type, the market is segmented into flexible plastic which includes films and sheet, rigid plastic and others.

On the basis of pouch type, the market can be segmented into flat pouches, stand up pouches and others. On the basis of application, it can be segmented into vacuum, re-sealable, retort, spouted and stick market.

On the basis of region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe and emerging countries of Asia Pacific. Many of the fresh food packaging companies are shifting to aluminum free food pouches as it offers customization and provides immense scope to create new designs and also these pouches are eco-friendly as they are non-toxic and biodegradable.


With the general use of packaging and development of modern techniques for food safety and commercialization, efficient packaging has become necessary for all food types from fresh produce to ready to eat meals. The aluminum free food pouch also known as the alu-free pouch are designed to have numerous advantages which include superior barrier property, perfect air-tightness, optimal puncture resistance to preserve the organoleptic qualities of the food, diverse options for easy opening, rotoprinting to optimize product communication, customization of the pouch according to desired visual effects like glossy, matte, transparent etc.

Also packing food in plastic is much more convenient as users can view the contents in the pouch which is not possible in aluminum pouches. Also, aluminum reacts with the acids in acidic food, therefore most of the companies are opting for making aluminum free food pouches.

The use of aluminum free food pouches are widely accepted by the consumers as they are lightweight and easy to handle, in addition to being eco-friendly. In addition, these pouches are more cost effective as compared to aluminum pouches as they offer flexibility and ensure better shelf visibility, thereby driving the growth of this market.


By region, Asia Pacific is leading the market due to increasing number of middle class customers with greater spending power, who are more appealed toward cost-effective aluminum free pouches, especially in India and China. But this can only be credited due to high population in these countries and according to the per capita consumption of these pouches. The market in Asia Pacific is followed by Europe and North American markets respectively.

Pallet Unitizing Machines Market Share Set for Broad Growth by 2026 | Top Vendors: MOSCA GmbH, Orion Packaging Systems, LLC

Unitization refers to consolidation of several units into a single unit. This can be done either by strapping or wrapping. Pallet unitizing machines are needed as heavy goods are difficult to shift manually and hence, these machines make it easier for the manufacturer to move goods during transit. This also helps in reducing the material handling cost as the number of units decreases after unitizing.

Therefore, choosing a pallet packaging method can significantly impact the overall performance efficiency of the distribution chain. There are various kinds of pallet unitizing machines available in the market, such as semi-automatic, automatic, mobile pallet unitizing machines, etc. For slower lines, semiautomatic pallet unitizing machines usually prove to be the most cost-effective solution. Manual unitizing is a prolonged process and hence, is not used commonly in industrial environments. However, products that are unusual in shape and size are usually unitized by manual pallet unitizing machines.

The demand for pallet unitizing machines is being driven by the overall growth of the packaging industry. The flourishing food & beverage packaging industry, e-commerce and thriving infrastructure sector in developing economies are fueling the demand for pallet unitizing machines. Moreover, manufacturers operating in various end-use industries are continually looking for packaging solutions that are reliable and cost-effective. This is further anticipated to fuel the demand for pallet unitizing machines, globally, during the forecast period.


Also, manufacturers are shifting their preference towards automatic pallet unitizing machines so as to reduce the need for human intervention, which could result in escalated demand for automatic pallet unitizing machines, globally. However, these pallet unitizing machines require high capital investment, initially, which might act as an obstacle for small-scale manufacturers who might want to enter the pallet unitizing machines market. This might also hinder the global demand for pallet unitizing machines during the forecast period.

However, a more economical alternative for pallet unitizing machines can be the use of paper and plastic banding for strapping. These bands are easily available and can eliminate the need for pallet unitizing machines for smaller packages. Another alternative for strapping and wrapping done by pallet unitizing machines can be the use of corner boards. These corner boards protect the packaged product by adding a strong and hard edge at the corners. This also provides strength and stability to the overall package.


Recently, manufacturers have started producing pallet unitizing machines that have programmable solid-state controls, box-size and unit-load-size changeover capabilities and these pallet unitizing machines can handle a wide variety of stacking patterns and unit-load heights.

VCI Films Market | Top Scenario, SWOT Analysis, Business Overview & Forecast 2026

VCI stands for volatile corrosion inhibitor. The molecules present inside VCI films inhibit corrosion. VCI films are available as mono and co-extruded films, cast and blown stretch films, shrink and bubble films. VCI films provide effective corrosion protection to a wide variety of metals. Metal parts are protected by VCI films through direct contact and vapor action. VCI films are easy to use and are suitable for both manual and automatic packaging. Metals covered with VCI films do not need additional cleaning and degreasing.

VCI films can be customized according to consumers’ specific needs and can be printed in any specific color. VCI films are used in single wound sheeting, tubing, center fold sheeting, flat gusseted bags, case liners and covers, elasticated bags and lock-tip-bags/zipper bags. These VCI films are designed to protect multi metals from corrosion during manufacturing, storage and transit. VCI films provide long-term protection from corrosion for metals, such as brass, copper, bronze, iron & steel, nickel, tin, zinc and zinc galvanized.

VCI films are also suitable for military packaging. VCI shrink films are UV stable and are available in wide widths for covering large parts and equipment. VCI films are high in demand for storage and transportation of metal parts owing to their excellent clarity and cling property. The VCI films market is being driven by the various properties of VCI films. For instance, VCI films are strong, flame retardant, shrinkable, cross-laminated, UV stabilized and have anti-static properties.


VCI films are designed in such a way that their basic properties remain effective even when they are not in contact with the metal. As VCI films are transparent in nature, the spot check no longer requires the packaging to be opened. VCI films ensure continuance of long-lasting corrosion inhabitance protection. Increasing production of heavy machines and their parts is expected to boost the demand for VCI films for packaging, storage and transportation of metal parts.

VCI films are setting new standards of occupational health and safety for the packaging industry and are safe to be used in any format. VCI films are also certified safe for direct contact with both metal and food. VCI films are capable of protecting products, workers and even the environment. For instance, MetPro’s latest invention is BioTect, a VCI film that is recyclable, nitrite and amine free. VCI films are catering to the increasing demand from industries, including automotive and locomotive, electronics, heavy plant machinery and equipment, military applications, aerospace, export-import packaging, contract packaging and other industrial applications.


Metal parts are no longer required to be oiled before packaging as when packed in VCI films, metal parts are ready to use as soon they are unpacked. Rise in VCI packaging technology across various countries is expected to drive the growth of the global VCI films market. VCI packaging technology is available in different forms, such as film, foam, paper, emitter, powder and liquid.

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Biochemical Sensor Market | Application across Diverse Industries, Especially Healthcare, to Boost Growth

The rising demand from the healthcare sector has emerged as one of the chief drivers of the global biochemical sensor market. This, coupled with the growing awareness among people about wearable technology, has helped the market record robust growth in the last few years. With investments in the healthcare sector forecast to scale higher, the biochemical sensor market is likely to gain from the larger adoption of technologically advanced medical devices. In addition, government initiatives aimed towards ascertaining food safety will boost application of biochemical sensors in the agricultural sector, thus helping the market gain considerable momentum.

Biochemical sensors are mostly used in clinical trials and in the diagnosis of chronic ailments. Besides this, government initiatives encourage their use in agriculture. Considering this, the rising population will fuel the demand for food products thus giving impetus to the biochemical sensor market. Furthermore, the rising aging population and the increasing incidence of chronic ailments will boost the demand for precise diagnosis, thereby giving impetus to the global biochemical sensor market. The global biochemical sensor market is forecast to reach US$58.48 bn by the end of 2025. It stiid at US$17.1 bn in 2016. If these figures hold true, the global biochemical sensor market will exhibit a CAGR of 14.7% between 2016 and 2025.

On the basis of product, the market for biochemical sensor is segmented into electrochemical sensors, optical sensors, gas sensors, thermal sensors, piezoelectric sensors. Based on film deposition material the market for biochemical sensor is segmented into titanium oxide, fluorine doped tin oxide, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide and others. By application the market is classified into clinical diagnosis, environmental monitoring, food quality control, military and others. Regionally North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Latin America make the key market segments.


Asia Pacific Market for Biochemical Sensors to Beat Other Regions Based on CAGR

Regionally, North America has emerged as the leading market for biochemical sensors in the world. It held over 29% of the global biochemical sensor market in 2016. The region has been at the fore of research and development, besides which its sophisticated healthcare infrastructure has provided much needed impetus to the market. In addition, the region’s substantial investment in the military and defense sectors will fuel the demand for biochemical sensors. As food security is a major concern, the application of biochemical sensors is quite high in North America’s food sector. This is yet another factor boosting the region’s biochemical sensors market.

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