Research
Report Insights (RRI) has recently published, “Bioplastics Packaging Market by
2020.” According to report the global bioplastics packaging market for food and
beverages was valued at US$ 3,191.3 Mn in 2013 and projected to grow at a CAGR
of 36.8% through 2014 to 2020 to reach an estimated value of USD 28,503.6 Mn in
2020.
The
plastic have been used as a packaging material since past few decades due to
consumer demand and convenience. It also used as a packaging material for food
and beverages subjecting direct contact with plastic polymers. When it comes to
food and beverages packaging terms such as Green, Organic,Locally sourced and
Ecofriendly have been drawing the attention of consumers in recent years. Due
toEffect of global warming and the climatic change, health awareness and
environmental issues are growing. The media and publications playing vital role
in awareness of health cautious society about plastic effects over health and
factors that guide them while taking decisions.
However,
Plastic made from organics cover an array of industries such as organic foods,
fruits, vegetables, bread, beverages, and bakery products and catering witch
needs disposables that are Cups, mugs, trays, plates and cutlery.
Marketers
in this niche are more attracted in the packaging domain in recent years as it
is sourced from renewable resources and carryrepercussions for sustained
development. Heath organizations in the world have determined and published
hazardous effects against plastic. On the other hand compost of non-bio
degradable plastic is inappropriate for land filling. Government filing several
laws and policies regarding proper disposal processes.
Bioplastics
have many advantages over conventional plastic such as glossy and attractive appearance,
antistatic behavior, printability, barrier effect, and enhanced shelf life of
fresh products.Inertness when in contact with food and beverages. The ever
growing merit list imparted increasing demand for bioplastics packaging for
food and beverages.
Ongoing
technology advancements aimed at improving physical and chemical propertiesof
bioplastics is another major teamster of the bioplastics packaging market for
food and beverages industry.
Introduction
of nanotechnology proven increased bioplastics consistency and modification of
physical as well as chemical properties that hastens its new application in
food and beverages packaging over the years. Nano enabled plastic found to be
increased preservative properties which in turn results incremental shelf life
for food grade product.
Being
made from organic constituents, bioplastics has started framing as ecofriendly
with improved elasticity performance, for moisture content food packaging
preferredbarrier properties of PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) and Starch based
bioplastics. However,such inventive properties make them suitable for various
application.
Complex
segregation method of bioplastics from dumping and disposal sites based on its
characteristics such as used resin type makes the separation process of
bioplastics tough. Which is one of the obstacle for this market, however the
recent R&D suggests various methods. Some of the food and beverage has
adopted bioplastics as a packaging material for their products.Some favorable
legislative reforms and new product development holds large opportunities for
the bioplastics packaging market.
