Global Shelf-Stable Packaging Market 2022-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Demand for shelf-stable food packaging is forecast to increase 2.4% annually to $9.6 billion in 2026.
- Demand for shelf-stable food packaging is forecast to increase 2.4% annually to $9.6 billion in 2026.
- The food market is challenging for packaging suppliers due to the vast number of applications where packaging must not only meet specific performance criteria but also be cost effective and in line with changing sustainability goals and consumer preferences.
- This especially applies to shelf-stable packaging because it tends to be more costly, the type of processing and packaging used depends on the application, and consumers' views regarding the nutrition of shelf-stable food remain in flux.
- Trends in the shelf-stable food packaging market include:
Paperboard will remain the fastest growing material for shelf-stable packaging due to the growing use of aseptic and retort carton packaging.