Sustainable Food Packaging Solutions

1. Sustainable Food Packaging Solutions: What You need to know •Sustainable packaging made from new, bio-based raw materials as an alternative to plastic (or other fossil fuel-based) packaging materials, but with the same functional properties. Packaging that can be optimally recycled or composted due to its design and material. •Mapping the quality of recycled (plastic) packaging material, including the options for using this recyclate. •The design of smarter logistics chains, reducing the need for packaging materials while minimising food loss. •Developing sustainable, energy-efficient technologies that extend the shelf life of products, to reduce food waste. Many food manufacturers and grocers have been slow to adopt sustainable food packaging solutions . But now, shoppers are voting with their wallets and putting more significant pressure on companies to change. Buyers’ rising health and environmental concerns are impacting their purchasing decisions. As a result, consumers are not only paying more attention to what food they buy; they also care about how companies package it. It is imperative to understand these emerging trends and what they mean for the future of food and grocery packaging. So read on, and we will explore consumer food and beverage purchasing trends and how they affect your packaging choices. https://www.asepto.com/blog/sustainable-ways-of-packaging/