Canned/Preserved Food Packaging in Japan

March 2015 | 31 pages | ID: C90F9701F3FEN
Euromonitor International Ltd

Abstracts

Canned/preserved food packaging registered 2% growth in off-trade volume terms in 2014 to reach 4.6 billion units. After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, consumers continued to purchase and stock-up on canned/preserved food for emergencies; and this trend continued to support sales growth. The convenience and versatility of canned/preserved food also attracts consumers with busy lifestyles. While canned/preserved food attracted more public attention, manufacturers have been active in...

Euromonitor International's Canned/Preserved Food Packaging in Japan report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.

Product coverage: Canned/Preserved Beans, Canned/Preserved Fish/Seafood, Canned/Preserved Fruit, Canned/Preserved Meat and Meat Products, Canned/Preserved Pasta, Canned/Preserved Ready Meals, Canned/Preserved Soup, Canned/Preserved Tomatoes, Canned/Preserved Vegetables, Other Canned/Preserved Food.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Contents

Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd in Packaging Industry (japan)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 1 Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd: Key Facts
Summary 2 Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Production
Summary 3 Major End-use Markets for Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd by Pack Type 2013
Competitive Positioning
Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co Ltd in Packaging Industry (japan)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 4 Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co Ltd: Key Facts
Summary 5 Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co Ltd: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Production
Summary 6 Major End-use Markets for Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co Ltd by Pack Type 2013
Competitive Positioning
Kureha Corp in Packaging Industry (japan)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 7 Kureha Corp: Key Facts
Summary 8 Kureha Corp: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Production
Summary 9 Major End-use Markets for Kureha Corp by Pack Type 2013
Competitive Positioning
Mitsubishi Plastics Inc in Packaging Industry (japan)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 10 Mitsubishi Plastics Inc: Key Facts
Summary 11 Mitsubishi Plastics Inc: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Production
Summary 12 Major End-use Markets for Mitsubishi Plastics Inc by Pack Type 2013
Competitive Positioning
Nihon Tetra Pak Kk in Packaging Industry (japan)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 13 Nihon Tetra Pak KK: Key Facts
Company Background
Production
Summary 14 Major End-use Markets for Nihon Tetra Pak KK by Pack Type 2013
Competitive Positioning
Nihon Yamamura Glass Co Ltd in Packaging Industry (japan)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 15 Nihon Yamamura Glass Co Ltd: Key Facts
Summary 16 Nihon Yamamura Glass Co Ltd: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Production
Summary 17 Major End-use Markets for Nihon Yamamura Glass Co Ltd by Pack Type 2013
Competitive Positioning
Oji Holdings Corp in Packaging Industry (japan)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 18 Oji Holdings Corp: Key Facts
Summary 19 Oji Holdings Corp: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Production
Summary 20 Major End-use Markets for Oji Paper Co Ltd by Pack Type 2013
Competitive Positioning
Toyo Seikan Group in Packaging Industry (japan)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 21 Toyo Seikan Co Ltd: Key Facts
Company Background
Production
Summary 22 Major End-use Markets for Toyo Seikan Co Ltd by Pack Type 2013
Competitive Positioning
Executive Summary
Japan's First Consumption Tax Increase in 17 Years
the Trend Towards Smaller Pack Sizes Continues
Environmental Concerns See A Move Towards Eco-friendly Packaging
the Selection of Gender-targeted Packaging Increases in Japan
the Ageing Population Trend Leads To Good Demand for Universal Designs
Key Trends and Developments
the Trend Towards Smaller Pack Sizes Continues
Packaging Is Increasingly Environmentally-sustainable
Barrier-free and Universal Designs Remain Key Factors
Packaging Innovations Continue To Improve Functionality and Catch the Eye
Packaging Legislation
Food Sanitation Act
Japanese Agricultural Standard (jas) System
Tobacco Business Act
Recycling and the Environment
Recycling in Japan
Containers and Packaging Recycling Act
Plastic Bags
  Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in Japan 2011-2012 and 2015 plan
  Table 2 Overview of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Recycling Rates in Japan 2010-2012
Packaging Design and Labelling
Labelling of Expiration Dates on Soft Drinks Changes
the Selection of Gender-targeted Packaging Increases in Non-food
Chocolate Confectionery for Adults Grows in Popularity