Food Service Packaging Market Size

Food Service Packaging Market Analysis

The Food Service Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 128.82 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 158.09 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.18% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• Over the last few years, online food ordering and restaurant delivery have grown more than 20%. With the increasing adoption of the online food delivery system, the demand and use of the sustainable food service packaging market are rising, causing manufacturers to opt for sustainable packaging solutions.
• The cafés and restaurants in Australia are growing, benefiting the food service packaging market. Over 51.9 thousand cafés and restaurants were open across Australia as of the end of the fiscal year 2022, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australia has more cafés and restaurants operating than in 2017 when there were over 41.5 thousand establishments. The demand for food service packaging rises as the number of cafes and restaurants rises. Food and drink to go are frequently offered by cafes and restaurants, necessitating packaging like paper bags or plastic containers. The demand for retail bags can rise as more cafes and restaurants open.
• Hinojosa's mission is to assist companies in promoting more environmentally friendly consumption habits in the food sector and to strategically make it easier to include sustainability as a competitive advantage. Food service was one of the industries with the most significant demand for plastic for packaging, where plastic usage to package prepared foods climbed by more than 33% in 2021. In March 2023, Hinojosa Packaging Group launched a new line of food service packaging products that offers a range of solutions using printing methods safe for contact with food. This container is constructed entirely of recyclable paper and is biodegradable, which makes it stand out from other packaging.
• However, sustainable packaging can be expensive and challenging to develop. Many businesses need more resources, and it would require investing in R&D for better packaging on their balance sheets. Further, the potential cost savings from streamlined packaging must be considered. The cost of using sustainable packaging is higher than conventional packaging. This is due to the materials involved and their sourcing (both virgin and used) and the less-established supply chains, manufacturing processes, and lower economies of scale.
• The COVID-19 pandemic left long-term effects on the food service packaging sector. To adjust to this new normal, companies in every industry, including packaging, embraced new technologies and methods of operation. Demand for fresh food packaging increased as people became more health-conscious. Consumer preference for packaged food to avoid diseases caused by bacteria, microorganisms, and pathogens, rather than buying it from a street vendor, is expected to fuel market growth.