Market Share of United States Dairy Packaging Industry
The United States dairy packaging market is highly consolidated owing to the presence of a few major players with significant market shares. With innovative and sustainable packaging, many companies are increasing their market presence by securing new contracts and tapping new markets. Some of the major players in the market are Huhtamaki Oyj, Berry Global Group Inc., Amcor PLC, Ball Corporation, and Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, among others.
- October 2022: Icon, a 95% renewable bio-based, paper-based packaging solution for ice cream containers and lids, was introduced by Huhtamaki to enable recycling in localities across the United States with paper product recycling programs. Consumers may discover more about environmental sustainability by scanning a linked packaging QR code. Incorporating its water-based barrier coating and paperboard that has received Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) certification, Huhtamaki claims the launch will provide customers with an environmentally friendly option. The ice cream containers and lids are recycled alongside paper goods like folded carton packing.
- May 2022: Berry Global Group introduced a new transparent, all-plastic cup that contains mechanically recycled post-consumer resin (PCR) in partnership with the American chain of fast-food restaurants Taco Bell. The 30-ounce transparent polypropylene (PP) cup, created to promote a more circular approach to sustainable packaging, will be tested in a few US Taco Bell restaurants later this year. According to Berry Global, food-grade material from recycled milk jugs and other goods has been incorporated into the recovered HDPE. Taco Bell's virgin plastic cup and lid set will be changed, reducing waste exposure to landfill and incineration and lowering its carbon footprint.
US Dairy Packaging Market Leaders
Huhtamaki Oyj
Berry Global Group, Inc.
Amcor Plc
Ball Corporation
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
