Market Research Resources
One of the most common questions we receive at the Foodservice Packaging Institute is “Do you have market research data on the foodservice packaging industry?” The answer is yes — but most of it is for FPI members only.
In 2017, we updated FPI’s estimates for the size of the foodservice packaging industry in the U.S. and Canada, in terms of both units and pounds. The estimates were based on FPI’s 2011 market research study and subsequent input from members and other market research sources. The following products were included in the report, with each broken down by material:
- Beverage Cups
- Cup Sleeves
- Lids and Domes for Beverage Cups
- Straws and Stirrers
- Beverage Carriers
- Portion Cups
- Plates, Platters and Bowls
- Domes for Plates, Platters and Bowls
- Food Containers and Pizza Boxes
- Wraps in Sheets
- Foodservice/Cafeteria Trays
- Single Portion and Carryout Bags
- Cutlery
- Napkins and Placemats/Tray Covers
Outside of FPI’s propriety reports, we are aware of two companies that offer data specific to foodservice packaging: Freedonia Group and Technomic. In both cases, the companies publish reports with market size estimates (in units and dollars), market trends and company profiles. Please contact them directly for more information.
For more details on FPI’s market research, or if your company offers data specific to foodservice packaging and you would like to be listed as a resource, please contact FPI’s Natha Dempsey.
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