Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/30/2015 -- This report brings together market data to provide a comprehensive brief of the Prepared Meals sector in Japan. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunities across major Prepared Meals categories and their packaging.

Key Findings

- Japan is one of the largest markets for Prepared Meals in Asia and will register moderate sales growth during 2013-2018.
- Ready Meals is the largest category by value and volume, and dominates the market sales of Prepared Meals.
- Busy Lives and Indulgence are the leading trends that drive sales in the Prepared Meals market in Japan.
- Rigid Plastics is the most commonly used packaging material in Japan's Prepared Meals market.
- Rising health concerns will influence consumers to purchase low calorie products.

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Synopsis
Japan, known for its convenience living, is one of the largest markets for Prepared Meals in Asia. Ready Meals is the largest category by value and volume sales and is forecast to register the fastest growth during 2013-2018. Declining birth rates and rising numbers of elderly consumers means manufacturers will have to launch products that cater to the needs of the older population. Rising health concerns will lead consumers to seek out products that are low in fat and made with natural ingredients.

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Companies Mentioned in this Report: Bull-Dog Sauce Co., Ltd., Nippon Meat Packers, Inc., Del Monte Foods, H. J. Heinz Company, House Foods America Corp, Kagome Co., Ltd, Thai President Foods Public Company Limited., Mizkan Group Corporation, Nihon Shokken Co., Ltd., S and B Foods Inc., Tokuyama, Itoham Foods Inc., Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd, Tolona Japan Inc., AQLIFOODS Co., Ltd, Chesco Co., Ltd., Megmilk Snow BrandCo., Ltd., Nippon Flour Mills Co., Ltd., Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd., Marumiya corporation, Amy's Kitchen, Inc., Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd., KatokichiCompany Ltd, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., AkebonoBrake Industry Co., Ltd., CGC Co., Ltd., NICHIREI CORPORATION., Nissui, Table Mark Co., Ltd, Seven and I Holdings Co. Ltd, Family Mart, Daiei, AEON, Lawson

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