NORTH AMERICA EDIBLE PACKAGING IN FOOD & PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET FORECAST 2023-2032

The North America edible packaging in food & pharmaceutical market growth analysis covers the assessment of the United States and Canada. On account of its extensive food production industry, the United States, in 2021, was ranked the largest edible packaging market in North America. Moreover, the country’s rising urban populace is set to bolster the demand for packaged foods, in addition to accelerating the adoption of sustainable packaging. Since the United States is one of the top marketspaces for packaged products globally, this factor is set to provide the edible packaging business with lucrative expansion opportunities. The popularity of edible packaging is also increasing in the United States, owing to the significant growth of food outlets.

On the other hand, consumers in the United States are gaining more interest in higher-quality packaged foods & drinks, as the benefits of living healthier lifestyles become widely understood. Packaging trends are also transitioning towards the development of edible and ecologically-friendly options. A biodegradable, sustainable substance, for example, is generally utilized in edible packaging in order to coat or wrap products in a consumable layer with no wastage. Additionally, nutraceuticals, confectionery, and various other food products greatly benefit from the texture as well as the nutritional value of edible packaging. Consequently, these factors are set to proliferate the edible packaging in food & pharmaceutical market growth in North America during the forecasting years. 

The North America edible packaging in food & pharmaceutical market is segmented into source, raw material, and application. The source segment includes plant-based and animal-based. Animal-based edible packaging is made using natural animal-sourced materials. Designed to be consumed along with the product it contains, animal-based edible packaging is made from natural substances, such as milk proteins, gelatin or collagen, etc., sourced from animals like cows or pigs. Moreover, the packaging can be formulated to offer a barrier to oxygen, moisture, and other gases, helping to increase the product’s shelf life.

Some of the eminent players operating in the North America edible packaging in food & pharmaceutical market include Decomer Technology OÜ, MonoSol LLC, Apeel Sciences, etc.

Apeel Sciences, headquartered in the United States, is engaged in the production of animal-derived edible coatings that make citrus, avocados, and other types of fruit last twice as long. These coatings can be modified for mangoes, strawberries, bananas, kumquats, apples, and asparagus and are utilized by food growers, retailers, and suppliers to keep produce fresh.

The company’s product ‘Apeel’ comprises only food-grade ingredients made using materials that already exist in the seeds, peels, and pulp of vegetables and fruits. Moreover, it is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).