Kate Bertrand Connolly

Technologies that target food safety, packaging sustainability, product quality and operational efficiency are recreating the packaging business. How will they give you an edge?

Closure technology for food and beverage packaging continues to evolve in response to convenience requirements, an aging population and concerns about sustainability. At the same time, technology innovations are delivering fresh approaches to barrier-closure design.

“Powered” packaging promises an array of benefits, from shelf sizzle to functional muscle.

Consumer desires and supply chain requirements drive meat and poultry package development.

Consumers expect a lot from meat and poultry packaging. Their wish list includes a diverse set of attributes, including sustainability, convenience, freshness indicators and on-label nutritional data.

A combination of trends rooted in commercial, lifestyle and demographic changes is keeping life interesting in the food industry. Consumers’ desire for convenient, healthy foods is an ongoing motivator for new product development.