US market to grow 3% annually / Lightweight bags and pouches with highest growth rates / Freedonia

摘要

US demand for converted flexible packaging is forecast to rise by 3% annually, reaching USD 18.8 bn in 2017, says US market researcher Freedonia (Cleveland, Ohio; www.freedonia.com) in its recent report, "Converted flexible packaging". The study indicates that the converted flexible packaging market will benefit from the convenience of lightweight bags and pouches. Long-term prospects for converted flexible packaging are enhanced through advances to improve shelf life and protect the package from bacteria and other contaminants.