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Food waste management has gained increased emphasis in recent times, especially in the context of the recently adopted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative is driven mainly by the need to address declining natural resources, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to reduce waste disposal into landfills. The current study gi...

Today, the vast majority of plastic is still made from fossil fuel and is designed to be durable. However, the twin challenges of reducing fossil fuel consumption and decreasing plastic waste brought in some significant changes to the plastic industry in 2022. Options to counter these challenges include the use of plastic that is biobased or biodeg...

The packaging industry is dependent on polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which are prized for their durability, recyclability, and versatility. PE, available in both high-density and low-density forms, is indispensable for producing flexible films and rigid containers. Its superior moisture-resistant p...

This issue of High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles significant advancements in high-tech materials for various enhanced industrial applications. The featured innovations include Recycling Polystyrene to Produce Sustainable Surface Materials, Seaweed-based Sustainable and Biodegradable Packaging, High-performance Plant-ba...

Regulatory initiatives, increased consumer awareness of environmental issues, and rapid advances in material innovation are key drivers of the tremendous progress in the global bioplastics market. As governments strengthen sustainability mandates and industries pivot toward low-carbon alternatives, bioplastics are emerging as a viable solution to r...

This deliverable focuses on the major trends shaping the packaging industry, as companies look to identify and invest in areas that support future growth. Market dynamics are greatly influenced by megatrends such as sustainability, circularity, and digitalization. While many of these trends affect end-industries, such as brand owners, which, in tur...

This research service provides a comprehensive analysis of the chemical recycling of plastic packaging market. Chemical recycling is an important complementary solution to the well-established mechanical recycling of plastic packaging, enabling the processing of hard-to-recycle, mixed, and contaminated plastic waste. Chemical recycling offers a muc...

The glass, plastic, and paper packaging industry faces a significant challenge in balancing the conventional advantages of product protection and customization with the imperative to reduce landfill waste, combat climate change, and conserve resources. Advanced packaging coatings have extensive applications across several industries, including F&B,...

14 Sep 2022  |  Global  |  Market Research

Global Medical Food Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Efforts Between Drug Manufacturers and Medical Food Manufacturers to Boost Growth Opportunities for Medical Food

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The US FDA defines medical food as “a food, which is formulated to be consumed or administered enterally under the supervision of a physician and which is intended for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements, based on recognized scientific principles, are established by medical evalua...