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US Molded Fiber Foodservice Disposables Market Report 2023

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  • 175 Pages
  • August 2023
  • Region: United States
  • The Freedonia Group
  • ID: 5877387

Demand for molded fiber foodservice disposables is forecast to increase 10.9% per year to $1.8 billion in 2027, attributable to an increased focus on sustainability initiatives, technological improvements, and longer-running market trends all combining to increase market size and breadth.

This report covers molded fiber foodservice disposable demand by Product and Market. Data are provided in current dollar value and units.

Products for molded fiber packaging include:

  • Food & Beverage Packaging, including cups and lids, two-piece containers, and clamshells
  • Serviceware, including cafeteria trays, dinnerware, food trays and boats, drink carriers, cutlery, straws, and food preparation trays

Markets for molded fiber foodservice disposables include:

  • Limited Service Restaurants
  • Full-Service Restaurants
  • Institutional Foodservice
  • Noncommercial Foodservice, including retail foodservice, lodging and hospitality, and sports and recreation venues

Scope of the Report

This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for molded fiber foodservice disposables, including key trends in products and market segments. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2032. Annual data is also provided for 2018 through 2026. Data are provided in current dollar value and units. Also included is an analysis of key industry players.

Table of Contents


1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
  • Report Details
  • Market Scope & Product Description
  • Short-Term Impact on Molded Fiber Foodservice Disposables
3. Overview
  • Historical Market Trends
  • Product Overview
  • Raw Material Trends
  • Wood Pulp (Recycled Paper)
  • Nonwood Fibers
  • Pricing Trends
  • Competitive Products
4. Factors Impacting Molded Fiber Foodservice Disposables Demand
  • Foodservice Industry Trends
  • Foodservice Revenues by Establishment Type
  • Trends in Eating Away from Home
  • Growth in Off-Premises Dining (Carry-Out, Curbside Pickup, & Delivery)
  • New Product Development
  • Sustainability Initiatives
  • Environmental Advantages of Molded Fiber
  • Use of Waste Fiber & Recycled Content
  • No Tree Movement
  • Foodservice Industry Efforts
  • Single-Use Product Supplier Efforts
  • PFAS Concerns & New Coatings Development
  • Regulations & Plastic Product Bans
  • State Regulations
  • Federal Regulations
  • Disposable Product Bans
  • Production Technology Trends
  • Conventional Production Processes
  • Types of Molded Fiber Products
  • Dry Molded Fiber Technology
  • Consumer Attitudes & Preferences
  • Importance of Being Seen as Environmentally Conscious
  • Recyclable Packaging
  • Packaging Reduction
  • Preference for Paper- or Fiber-Based Packaging
  • Packaging Materials Ranked by Perceived Eco-Friendliness
  • Hygiene
  • Preference for Restaurants That Use Conventional Flatware
  • Preference for Providers That Use Sustainable Packaging
  • Willingness to Pay More for Sustainable Options
  • Awareness of Packaging Materials
  • Bring your Own Containers for Leftovers
5. Food & Beverage Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Demand by Product
  • Cups, Tubs, & Lids
  • Two-Piece Containers
  • Clamshells
  • Food & Beverage Packaging Markets
  • Key Suppliers
6. Serviceware
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Demand by Product
  • Cafeteria/Lunch Trays
  • Dinnerware (Plates & Bowls)
  • Food Trays & Boats
  • Beverage Carriers
  • Other Serviceware
  • Serviceware Markets
  • Key Suppliers
7. Markets
  • Demand by Market
  • Limited-Service Restaurants
  • Full-Service Restaurants
  • Institutional
  • Other Noncommercial Foodservice
8. Key Suppliers & Industry Structure
  • Industry Composition
  • Market Share
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
9. Appendix
  • Scope
  • Definitions
  • Methodology
  • Study-Specific Methodology
  • Sources
  • Associations & Agencies
  • Related Studies & Reports
  • Macroeconomic Assumptions
  • Economic Environment
  • Demographic Trends
  • Manufacturers' Shipments
  • Retail Sales

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