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August 12, 2004

Freedonia Reports the Produce Packaging Industry to Grow to $3.6 Billion by 2008

Williamstown, MA -- August 6, 2004 - The Freedonia Group, one of MindBranch's premier publisher partners, has just released a new report for August regarding the produce packaging industry.

According to The Freedonia Group this industry is slated to grow to $3.6 billion by the year 2008. The new trends in packaging are shifting towards the healthier eating habits of Americans, and the boom in fresh-cut ready to eat produce. New concerns in food safety and security will play an active role in the growth of this industry.

Boxes will still remain the leading produce packaging format due to their low cost, lightweight, protection value, graphic capabilities, and ease of recycling. Ready to eat and pre-cut produce will propel strong gains for plastic containers. Clamshell packages are expected to excel as well due to a favorable outlook for such foods as salads and grapes, as well as the high demand for berries seen this year.

While growers and shippers will remain the leading end users of produce packaging, faster growth is anticipated for repackers based on strong advances for fresh-cut produce along with the increased need for custom prepackaging as retailers shift away from in-store produce repackaging.

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About The Freedonia GroupThe Freedonia Group is a leading international industrial research company publishing more than 100 studies annually. Since 1985, they have provided research to customers ranging in size from global conglomerates to one-person consulting firms. More than 90% of the industrial companies in the Fortune 500 use Freedonia research to help with their strategic planning.

About MindBranch®, Inc.MindBranch, founded in 1992, is a market research services company providing research from 350 leading research firms. Clients benefit from a single, objective source for their research needs, saving time and resources. MindBranch distributes market research reports, stock research, newsletters, directories, subscriptions, and custom research in over 130 industry segments. For more information visit www.mindbranch.com or call 1-800-774-4410 or 1-413-458-7600.