date:Jun 23, 2015
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The prevalence of case-ready meats, which use modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and vacuum packaging, will drive gains for barrier films, says Esther Palevsky, an analyst for the study.
Meanwhile, rigid packaging demand growth will be held back by the maturity of folding cartons and metal cans, along with competitive drawbacks vs. flexible packaging. Plastic containers will see the fastest growth among rigid packaging types