By aligning these two initiatives, companies can avoid the risk of having to make additional changes further down the line—but the benefits extend far beyond mitigating two sets of technology integrations.
This collaboration led to the development of a mono-material polyethylene (PE) solution designed to replace traditional multi-material metalized films, which can make the packaging easier to recycle and better suited for a variety of vegetables.
KATZ Food Board can be used in a variety of ways, such as pads for dry and greasy food, including pastries, fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, sausages and cheese.
The ubiquitous milk and juice carton—lined with polymers and often aluminum—can be upcycled into new and useful products ranging from building materials to shoes and furniture.
Last year, Industrial Physics found that there is a desire for innovation, with 96% of packaging professionals in food and beverage expressing that new developments in packaging were important. However, this year’s data highlights that in reality, less than a quarter (24%) of organizations are currently taking an innovative approach.
Membership groups of UK-based Campden BRI pointed to ultra-processed food, staff retention, recyclability, legislative divergence and “High in Fat, Salt and Sugar” (HFSS) designations as major challenges facing the food industry
Launched in 1991, the biannual conference brings together food engineers and technologists from across industries, academic institutions and government to discuss emerging challenges and potential solutions for delivery of safe, nutritious and sustainable foods.