What Quantum has in mind?12 May 2025 17:43
Below is an extract from SYM's LinkedIn, 3 days ago - coincidence? USA, food waste, FDA etc.
Modern food packaging needs smart plastic solutions,says SYM and urges food producers to stop using packaging which is ineffective against pest attack, to protect of food from insects, rodents and spoilage by bacteria and fungi., adding that a smarter packaging product is needed. In the US alone, food waste is a significant issue, with estimates indicating between 30% - 40% of the food supply is wasted annually. Equating to approximately 133 billion pounds of food, valued at around $161 billion, based on data from 2010. Food loss occurs at various stages of the supply chain, but the USDA notes that between the farm gate and retail stages, food loss can result from exposure to damage by insects, rodents, fungi, and bacteria. To mitigate such losses, advancements in packaging technologies are being explored. For instance, the USDA is exploring safer biodegradable packaging materials and intelligent packaging systems designed to extend shelf life and prevent food loss.
Michael Laurier, CEO of environmental technology leaders Symphony Environmental says: “food producers and packaging manufacturers are not doing enough to protect food and ensure higher standards of food-safety.” “We have developed a range of d2p technologies for plastic packaging www.d2p.net which provide a higher level of pest management. Their antimicrobial, anti-fungal, anti-insect, anti-rodent and barrier-enhancing masterbatches extend the storage life of packaged food. This can be applied to all stages of food packaging – in the packaging itself and in processing and packaging equipment - meeting FDA and EFSA standards for food-contact materials.”
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