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Food processors focus on health, shelf life, plant-based alternatives

The global food packaging market will reach $400 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of between 4 percent and 5 percent, according to a new report from PMMI Business Intelligence.

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Source: PMMI Business Intelligence: Trends and Advances in Food Processing and Packaging 2019

Today’s consumers are interested in foods with recognizable ingredients that are free from artificial additives and have been steadily moving away from refined sugar, according to a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence titled Trends and Advances in Food Processing and Packaging 2019. In response, food processors are reformulating recipes to include natural and healthier ingredients in all food categories. 

Plant-based foods have outpaced the growth of the larger food market by more than 500 percent, according to PMMI’s research. In specific categories, such as dairy and meat, disruptive products introduced in the last few years have further widened the gap in the growth margins. 

Functional foods continue to grow as consumers trend toward health-conscious foods, driving demand for natural foods that manage weight, mood, energy and sleep. According to Mintel, longer life spans have given food and drink manufacturers an opportunity to design products that maintain and enhance bone, joint, brain and eye health. 

However, there needs to be a clear FDA definition of functional food so consumers are not confused about what they are buying. 

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