Are Date Codes a Cause of Food Waste?

Food Waste & Date Codes Reducing food waste is key to sustainable development and fighting climate change. As such, the UN Sustainable Development Goals include a target to halve food waste by 2030. However, the EC has reported that 60% of the food thrown away in...
The Impact of Failed Modified Atmosphere Packaging

The Impact of Failed Modified Atmosphere Packaging

The Importance of Modified Atmosphere Packaging  In recent years, consumers are seeking minimally processed products with extended shelf life which have increased progress in packaging technologies to fulfil this demand. An example of a packaging technique to extend...
The Benefits of Modified Atmosphere Packaging

The Benefits of Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Food safety and Quality Food packaging is evolving from simply extending shelf life to preserving food quality. Food quality and nutritional benefits are inextricably linked to product freshness. Maintaining food product quality at its highest level is vital to get...
Food Packaging and Sustainability: Striving for a Green Future

Food Packaging and Sustainability: Striving for a Green Future

The Role of Food Packaging  Packaging originally served as just a container, however, its role has evolved to have a multitude of functions. Whether it’s made from glass, plastic, metal or paper, packaging protects the food from damage, spoilage, and contamination,...