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Packaging products register fastest growth in foodservice disposables

New Freedonia report says sustainable containers, takeout, and appearance factors to drive foodservice demand to $21.9 billion in 2019.

New Freedonia report says sustainable containers, takeout, and appearance factors to drive foodservice demand to $21.9 billion in 2019.
New Freedonia report says sustainable containers, takeout, and appearance factors to drive foodservice demand to $21.9 billion in 2019.

Demand for foodservice disposables in the U.S. is projected to increase 3.9% per year to $21.9 billion in 2019. Gains will be boosted by sustained revenue growth in the limited service restaurant segment, which accounts for about 80% of the total for disposables, despite representing only about half of overall restaurant revenues.

Packaging products, including clamshells, paperboard cartons, and other containers, are expected to register the fastest growth among the major product types. Value gains will be driven by green-minded replacement of foam clamshells with molded pulp containers and other sustainable alternatives. Specialty plastic containers will also post above-average growth due to increased takeout and catering services offered by full-service restaurants, which tend to use higher-value containers, especially in catering, where the appearance of the container can often be an important component in meal presentation.

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