Latest Trends and Growth Strategies in Range-Up Packages

First analysis of the market for packaging materials for microwave heating and cooking food.

The microwaveable package (packaging and containers for microwave heating and cooking food) has been steadily growing for at least the past decade due to its high functionality, and it is expected that the number of food items suitable for this packaging will continue to increase in the future. In particular, the number of items in "private brand (PB) foods," primarily from major distribution companies, continues to rise. This report aims to qualitatively and quantitatively clarify the trends in food items suitable for microwaveable packaging in Japan, as well as the current state and outlook of the packaging market categorized by material, function, and form. Furthermore, in the final chapter, it discusses how key suppliers such as major food machinery manufacturers, food manufacturers, and food packaging converters perceive retort microwaveable packaging in Western countries, where adoption has not yet become widespread, providing insights into both the current market and future prospects overseas.

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