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Increasing demand for longer shelf life of perishable products
Shelf-life extension is one of the primary packaging objectives for fresh produce including meat, seafood, dairy, etc. Due to long distance transportation involved and changing consumption patterns, minimizing post-harvest loss of perishables before reaching consumers has become imperative.
To overcome logistic challenges and reduce food wastage, packaging manufacturers are focused on leveraging active and intelligent solutions. Active packaging infused with antimicrobials and atmosphere control helps retain freshness attributes like texture, flavor, and nutrients for extended period. Traditionally used for high value goods like berries and seafood, active technologies are percolating to mass market categories as well. Advances in material science facilitate the development of affordable options suited for different climatic conditions and distribution networks.
Intelligent indicators like time temperature indicators immediately reveal if safety temperature has been breached during transit avoiding consumption of compromised food. Similarly, freshness indicators change color after a preset number of days from packaging to inform consumers. As internet of things gets integrated into supply chains, connected and autonomous packaging monitoring atmospheric conditions, vibrations, and opening-closing events promises real time insight on condition and location of shipments. This will enhance predictability and quality consistency in the supply chain.
The demand for innovative active and intelligent packaging from food industry and retailers is growing rapidly to meet rising expectations around sustainability and food safety. Manufacturers serving global fresh food packaging landscape need robust insights into evolving technical, regulatory and consumer requirements to develop solutions maximizing value for all stakeholders.
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