date:Sep 21, 2012
The US Microwaveable Packaging 2012-2016 report forecasts that US annual sales of primary packaging materials for microwaveable products will grow from $1.2bn now to almost $2bn in 2016.
The development of self-venting pouches or trays that can be transferred directly from the freezer to the microwave, eliminating consumers need to open or puncture packaging, has encouraged category growth, the report states.
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