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Part of a series of four technology studies from Smithers Pira assessing the very latest innovations and killer applications in plastics technology for packaging.
Consumers are demanding – insisting on fresh food in a convenient format, high-quality flavours, innovative products, added value and low cost. Brand owners, retailers, converters and material suppliers are feeling the squeeze. High-performance barrier packaging is one of the solutions.
Barrier films encompass a number of different plastics, either mono-or multi-layer, and accommodate a raft of different functions. This new study examines the materials used in barrier film packaging and the different demands placed upon them in the supply chain. It also analyses the latest technology developments, from edible films and nano advancement, to active barriers and ovenability. To give you a complete picture of activity in this area, the study then goes on examines the cost and technology drivers behind development, exploring current market size and key players.