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#TuesdayThoughts: What’s Next in Food Packaging? As we enter 2025, the food packaging industry continues to evolve rapidly. From sustainability to safety, packaging is no longer just about functionality—it’s about aligning with changing consumer expectations and industry demands. This year, we’re seeing even more pressure for sustainable solutions—brands are focusing on reducing carbon footprints and opting for materials like paper-based packaging or compostable alternatives. Consumers expect environmentally friendly packaging that doesn’t just look good, but delivers on the promise of reducing waste. There’s also a big focus on food safety—with the rise of delivery services and the need for tamper-evident packaging, there’s a stronger demand for products that protect food integrity, especially in transit. How is your business adapting to these new requirements? What changes do you foresee in food packaging in 2025? How will your business stay ahead of these trends? Let’s chat in the comments! #GallimoreProductsInc #GPI #SustainablePackagingSolutions #SustainablePackagingSolutionsForABetterTomorrow #TheGallimoreDifference #WBECertified

🍎 Why Food Packaging Matters More Than You Think Food packaging is everywhere—but it’s so much more than a wrapper or a box. It’s a key player in keeping our food fresh, safe, and easy to use. Here are some insights you might not know about: 📦 1. Layers of Protection Packaging works in layers: Primary packaging (like a cereal pouch) directly protects food. Secondary packaging (like the box) holds multiple units together. Tertiary packaging (like a big shipping box) makes transporting large amounts safe and efficient. These layers ensure food reaches you in perfect condition! 🌍 2. Fighting Food Waste More than 25% of food is wasted because of poor packaging. A well-designed package keeps food fresh for longer and prevents leakage or spoilage during transport. 🛡 3. Protecting Food from Damage Packaging shields food from physical harm (like bumps during delivery) and environmental factors (like light, moisture, and germs). Without this protection, food wouldn’t stay safe to eat. 💡 4. Saving Energy and Resources Did you know that packaging helps save energy? For example, the energy used to make a simple bag for bread is far less than the energy wasted if the bread spoils. Smart packaging prevents waste in more ways than one! 🌱 5. Supporting Sustainability Eco-friendly materials and designs, like reusable or recyclable packaging, are becoming more common. They help reduce waste and protect the environment. #FoodPackaging #Sustainability #Freshness #Innovations #EcoFriendly #FoodSafety #PackagingSolutions #WasteReduction #foodengineering #SmartPackaging #FoodScience #SupplyChain #PackagingDesign #EcoPackaging #shelflife

From Farm to Custom-Packaging : How Eco-Friendly Packaging Is Revolutionizing the Food Industry. Fellow food industry professionals, it's time we talk about the packaging revolution that's sweeping across our sector. Whether you're packing fresh produce, serving up delicious meals from a food truck, or running a bustling fast-food restaurant, sustainable packaging is no longer just a trend – it's a necessity. Did you know the sustainable food packaging market is set to reach a staggering $280 billion by 2026. That's a clear sign that consumers are demanding change, and smart businesses are listening. At Produce Bio Pak, we're excited to be part of this revolution. Our eco-friendly packaging solutions not only protect your products but also protect our planet. Imagine serving your farm-fresh produce or mouthwatering tacos in containers made from cornstarch, mushrooms, or even avocado pits. Yes, you read that right! By switching to sustainable packaging, you're not just reducing your environmental footprint. You're also: 1. Meeting growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options 2. Potentially saving on long-term packaging costs 3. Enhancing your brand image as a responsible business Let's work together to make our food industry greener, one package at a time. Reach out to learn how we can tailor sustainable packaging solutions for your specific needs. #SMEs #smallbusinesses #packers #containers #styrofoam #foodtruck #SustainablePackaging #EcoFriendly #FoodIndustry #GreenBusiness #ZeroWaste #BiodegradablePackaging #FarmToTable #FoodTruckLife #FastFoodInnovation #ProducePacking #PackagingRevolution #CircularEconomy #EcoInnovation #FoodServiceSolutions

7 Reasons to Embrace Eco-Friendly Food Packaging #EcoFriendly #SustainablePackaging #GoGreen #ReduceWaste #EcoConscious #GreenLiving #SustainableChoices #FoodSafety #EcoBrands #SaveThePlanet #GreenPackaging #ZeroWaste #EcoFriendlyLiving #GreenProducts

❞𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆❞ 🌍 How smart packaging design can help reduce food waste globally 🌍 The UN estimates that one-third of all food produced is wasted—a staggering number with massive environmental impacts. Packaging can help tackle this by extending shelf life and preserving food quality longer. Here’s how: •𝔹𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕣 ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕤: Advanced materials in flexible packaging, like high-barrier films, prevent oxygen, moisture, and light from reaching the product. This slows spoilage, helping food stay fresh on shelves and in homes. •𝕄𝕠𝕕𝕚𝕗𝕚𝕖𝕕 𝔸𝕥𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕡𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 ℙ𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕘 (𝕄𝔸ℙ): MAP involves adjusting the gas composition inside a package to slow down spoilage and maintain freshness, especially in perishable items like fruits, vegetables, and meats. It’s a technique that’s proven to cut waste significantly. •ℙ𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕝 𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖: Single-serve and resealable packaging options help consumers take only what they need, reducing the risk of leftovers spoiling. Plus, resealable designs allow users to safely store opened products for longer. Reducing food waste isn’t just about the environment; it also saves resources like water and energy. By innovating in packaging, we’re making strides toward a more sustainable future, one meal at a time. 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒓: 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳. 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. #FlexiblePackaging #MaterialInnovation #PolymerScience #BarrierProtection #SustainablePackaging #QualityControl #HACCP #FoodSafety #ConsumerTrust #IndustryStandards #QualityAssurance #ContinuousImprovement #Innovation #QualityMatters #Sustainability #PackagingExcellence #FoodWasteReduction #ShelfLifeExtension #PackagingInnovation #Day6of100daysofflexiblepackagingjourney

A clearer understanding of what RPET is and the characteristics of RPET.

🌱 Why is RPET Food Packaging the Future Choice? 🌱 ✅ Sustainability: Made from recycled materials, reducing the demand for virgin materials. ✅ Reduced Carbon Footprint: Saves energy, lowers #carbon dioxide emissions. ✅ Recyclability: Can be recycled multiple times, promoting a circular economy. ✅ Food Safety: Meets stringent food #safety standards. Choosing RPET food packaging is a proactive contribution to the environment and an important step towards brand sustainability. #environment #sustainability #rpet #foodpackaging #innovation #linkedin #fruit #cakepackaging #product #supply #china

🌍 Packaging extends shelf life and reduces food waste! Ahead of #InternationalFoodWasteDay, Marcus Teghammar, Product Manager for Duniform®, shares how packaging makes a difference: "Sealing food in protective packaging preserves quality longer and uses less material. With techniques like MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging), we can drastically extend shelf life and reduce food waste.” At Duni, we are experts in packaging solutions and have the right solutions for your needs. We continue to reduce material use but never compromise on functionality, because food waste has a much bigger climate impact than packaging. #DuniGroup #Duniform #FoodPackaging #Sustainability #FoodWaste

🌿 Sustainable Food Delivery: Why It's a Game Changer 🌿 In today’s eco-conscious world, delivering food safely and sustainably is more important than ever. Enter Quplast Biodegradable Containers. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they also ensure the highest standards of food safety. An added bonus? These containers are customizable, providing a unique opportunity to boost your brand visibility while making a positive impact. Imagine delivering delicious meals that leave a lasting impression not just through taste, but also through sustainable packaging. It's about time we all make the switch to materials that reflect our commitment to both quality and the planet. Are you ready to elevate your food delivery and branding game? #SustainablePackaging #FoodSafety

Recognising the International Day of Food Loss & Waste Observing the FAO International day of awareness of Food Loss & Waste also highlights the important role that packaging, if designed intuitively, can play in minimising food loss & waste across a value chain.   Whilst the primary function of packaging has always been to protect, contain, preserve and transport a product from paddock to plate, the function of intuitive Save Food Packaging Design to minimise food loss and waste is only now being discussed across the globe.   By definition Save Food Packaging is designed to minimise or prevent food waste from paddock to plate using innovative and intuitive design features that can contain & protect, preserve, extend shelf life, easily open and reseal, provide consumer convenience and portion control; all the while meeting global sustainable packaging targets. (Francis, C., Kelton, N., Ryder, M., Lowenstern, B. Lockrey, S., Verghese, K)   Without adequate design features and packaging that is fit-for-purpose, food can potentially be wasted all the way through the value chain to the household. The costs of such waste can be significant for a business and leaves an indelible footprint on the environment. By modifying packaging design at the start and ensuring that the world-first Save Food Packaging design guidelines are followed in the New Product Development process, food loss and waste can be minimised across a value chain. The intersection between innovative and intuitive Save Food Packaging design and food loss & waste needs to be discussed more openly in the industry across the globe. Everyone has a role to play. #fao #unido #savefoodorg #interpack #worldpackagingorganisation #australianinstituteofpackaging #rmit #wageningen #packagaingthatsavesfood #savefoodpackagingdesign #flwday #flwday2024