Is Nanotechnology the Future of Food Packaging?
Nanotechnology may not be a household term just yet, but it’s quickly finding its way into food packaging for the benefits and functionality it provides. Learning more about these different technologies – including the types of nanomaterials that can benefit the food industry – may help to revolutionize the way foods and beverages are packaged, […]
What Exactly is Plant-Based Packaging?
In a perfect world, plant-based packaging would refer to the gorgeous yellow peel of a banana or the silky green husk on an ear of corn. Unfortunately, not all foods come with nature’s perfect sustainable packaging, and humans as a species are forced to adapt in order to stay safe. In this case, plant-based packaging […]
How Food Dates on Packaging are Going Through Some Changes
For many years now, consumers have looked at dates printed on virtually every packaged food in existence with the idea that foods beyond this date were no longer fit to eat or drink. Recently, it has been brought to light that this date may be misleading consumers, and the Grocery Manufacturers Association is trying to […]
Is Nanotechnology Being Introduced to Food Packaging?
Technology as a whole continues to improve at an exponential rate, and the food industry has been affected just as much as any other. In fact, nanotechnology is a key area of focus, and for good reason – it could prevent a significant amount of waste and extend the life of packaged foods by a […]