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Part of a series of four new technology studies from Smithers Pira assessing the very latest innovations and killer applications in plastics technology for packaging.
The growth of the convenience food market has placed stiff demands on microwaveable packaging. Brand owners and retailers have had to overcome key problems in the technology, such as food sogginess, as well as pushing forward development in susceptor technology – designed to ‘crisp’ products.
This new study focuses on packaging types, resins and materials, breaking the market down by sector. Crucial technology developments over the past year are analysed in detail, including advancement in venting, nanotechnology development, and post-cooking dissolvability. The study also examines key commercialisations by major players and assesses the current state of the market.