1. Sub-Segment: Coated Paper
Coated paper is a significant sub-segment in the food contact paper market. It offers various benefits such as grease resistance, excellent printing quality, and moisture resistance. Coated paper is extensively used for packaging applications in the food industry, including fast food, snacks, bakery products, and confectionaries. The growing demand for convenient and on-the-go food products drives the demand for coated paper in food contact applications. The use of coated paper helps in preserving the freshness and quality of food items while ensuring safety and compliance with food safety regulations.
The food contact paper market is highly competitive, with several key players operating globally. These market players focus on strategies such as partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and new product launches to strengthen their market position and meet the evolving consumer demands.
Some of the significant market players in the food contact paper market are:
1. International Paper Company
2. Mondi Group
3. WestRock Company
4. Smurfit Kappa Group
5. Seaman Paper Company
6. Georgia-Pacific LLC
7. Nordic Paper Holding AB
8. Burrows Paper Corporation
9. Huhtamaki Group
10. Cascades Inc.
These market players are actively investing in research and development activities to develop innovative food contact paper solutions that comply with food safety regulations and meet sustainable packaging requirements.