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Study: U.S. farmers expand hemp acreage

The majority of additional cannabis capacity in the near term will be dedicated to hemp production.

July 11, 2019

U.S. farmers are quickly expanding hemp acreage to take advantage of the booming demand for CBD compounds used in the food and beverage industry.

Study: Meat, poultry & seafood remain leading food market for converted flexible packaging

Other major markets entail produce, beverages, pet food, dairy products and frozen foods.

June 5, 2019

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Meat, poultry and seafood were among the largest food market for converted flexible packaging in 2018, accounting for 15% of demand, according to “Converted Flexible Packaging," released by The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: Convenience closure, fitment innovations on pouches drive growth in converted flexible packaging

Features offering convenience, such as resealability, spouts and stick packs will see the fastest growth in their integration.

May 20, 2019

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Demand for pouches is expected to grow 3.7% per year to $10.6 billion by 2023, according to a study released by The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: U.S. packaging demand to rise 3.5% annually by 2022

Meal kits will represent a boom opportunity.

February 5, 2019

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Demand for packaging in the United States is forecast to increase 3.5% yearly in nominal terms through 2022, according to “Packaging: United States,” a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: U.S. fruit beverage shipments to rise 1.5% annually by 2022

Competition from other beverages targeted at health-conscious consumers, such as milk alternatives (e.g., almond- and soy-based beverages) will weigh on fruit beverage production volumes.

January 17, 2019

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U.S. shipments of fruit beverages are forecast to rise 1.5% annually in nominal terms through 2022, according to “Fruit Beverages: United States,” a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: U.S. shipments of meat, poultry products to experience slower gains

Advances will be spurred by rising domestic consumption, driven by population growth and increasing disposable personal income levels.

January 16, 2019

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In nominal terms, U.S. shipments of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products are forecast to grow 1.7% annually through 2022, while processed meat and poultry shipments are projected to see 2.4% annual gains over that span, according to “Meat & Poultry Products: United States,” a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: Consumer spending on value-added products drives gains

Rising demand from foodservice establishments will also support growth.

October 17, 2018

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U.S. demand for processed food is forecast to grow 1.8% annually in nominal terms through 2022, according to “Processed Food: United States,” a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: Demand for fresh food containers to grow 3.7% annually through 2022

Dairy product containers will account for largest share of sales growth through 2022.

August 30, 2018

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Fresh food container demand in the United States is projected to increase 3.7% per year to $1.1 billion in 2022, according to “Food Containers in the US, 11th Edition,” a new study from The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: Increasing disposable income, desire for convenience drive demand for frozen foods

Demand for frozen meat and poultry is projected to remain the largest segment through 2022.

July 30, 2018

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U.S. demand for frozen foods is forecast to total $90.8 billion in 2022, according to “Frozen Foods: United States,” a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: U.S. demand for ice cream, frozen desserts to reach 7.6B pounds in 2022

Demand for regular ice cream is projected to stay at its current volume, but will remain the largest segment through 2022.

July 26, 2018

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U.S. demand for ice cream and frozen desserts is forecast to total 7.6 billion pounds in 2022, according to “Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts: United States,” a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports, Cleveland, Ohio.