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Food Packaging: Recycling, Sustainability & Innovations – Dr. David Smith
Episode 222
Published 4 years ago
Description
The topic of food packaging is broad and complex, ranging from materials, functionality and sustainability to innovations, labeling and health claims.
Tune into this episode with global R&D leader Dr. David Smith to learn about:
- Challenges and opportunities in food packaging
- The pros and cons of different food packaging materials
- The role of packaging in shelf life, decreasing food waste and other functions
- Packaging design to minimize waste, reducing "overpackaging"
- How packaging impacts shopping behavior and product satisfaction
- How consumer insights guide package innovations and trends
- How the pandemic impacted packaging trends and innovation
- What consumers can do to be better recyclers
- How companies are communicating with consumers about recycling
- The importance of understanding what your municipality offers and handles regarding recycling
- The clean label trend and tradeoffs
- Qualified health claims
Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/222