Executive Summary
Summary of smart packaging opportunities
Key firms operating in the smart packaging market
Summary of market projections
Chapter One: Introduction
Background to this report
Current state of the packaging industry
Definition of smart packaging
Current state of smart packaging
Objective and scope of report
Methodology of report
Plan of Report
Chapter Two: Enabling Technologies for Smart Packaging
Impact of printed, plastic and flexible electronics
Impact of developments in the life sciences
Impact of nanotechnology
Impact of smart materials
Enabling technologies
EAS
RFIDs
Photovoltaics
Batteries
Sensors and Diagnostics
Displays and E-Paper
Timers
Security technology
Sound
Self-heating and self-cooling
Smart spraying and dispensing
Connection with other IT systems
Inventory and tracking systems
Smart shelves
Smart refrigerators
Networks
Technology barriers to implementation
Chapter Three: The Smart Packaging Market
The value proposition of smart packaging
Changing consumer demand patterns
Demographics
Security
Health
Novelty
Price
Other factors
Market distinguishing features for manufacturers
The retail perspective
Smart packaging types and features
Advertising systems
Pricing systems
Freshness systems
Tracking systems
Security systems
Novelty systems
Heating and cooling systems
Dispensing systems
Other systems
Likely combinations of features
Smart packaging and branding
Legislative issues
Environmental issues
International variations
Chapter Four: Eight-Year Forecast and Market Analysis
Market forecasts by smart packaging type
Advertising systems
Pricing systems
Freshness systems
Tracking systems
Security systems
Novelty systems
Heating and cooling systems
Dispensing systems
Other systems
Market forecasts by end user sector
Food and beverage
Medical and pharmaceutical
Cosmetics
Toys
Industrial
Military
Other
Market breakout by major geographic region
