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

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

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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