Americas MAP Market Size

Americas Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Analysis

The Americas Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Market was valued at USD 6.06 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 7.79 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 4.29% during the forecast period (2021 - 2026). Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is used to packaging meats, fruits, vegetables, and other consumable goods. Cheese, fresh pasta, ready meals, and seafood also benefit from MAP. MAPs ability to decrease the amount of oxygen inside the package reduces oxidation, leads to the elimination of the cause of discoloration, off-flavors, and textures.

• Considering, fresh fruits and vegetables, the air of packaging is replaced with atmospheric gases different in proportion. Usually, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen are majorly used. Also, the choice and ratio of gases get dependent upon the material being packed. For instance, coffee beans release Carbon Dioxide when they are roasted, and without the use of MAP, the beans need to cool down before being packaged; else, the packaging would burst open.
• Moreover, developments in such technologies are significantly driven by the need for quality preservation, improvement in safety, and reduced postharvest losses waste. Therefore, such processing technologies aid in the reduction of costs and product quality.
• New initiatives to improve the sustainability profile of flexible packaging are being increasingly addressed in the region. These include technologies to drive recycling and collection and sortation of flexible materials, investigate new materials including compostable or bio-based structures, enhance processing technologies that extend shelf life and freshness, and increase consumer participation.
• For instance, programs such as Wrap Recycling Action Program (WRAP) allows the collection of polyethylene (PE) wraps to be recycled with plastic grocery store bags. Then, the How2Recycle label alerts consumers about flexible packaging formats.