Food packaging technology can help minimize waste by extending product shelf life. However, consistent sustainability regulations must be accompanied by assessments on their potential economic, environmental, and social impacts, according to Fredrik Davidsson, president, Fiber Foodservice E-A-O, at Huhtamaki. Davidsson highlights food waste as a prominent global issue amid climate change concerns. To reduce waste, packaging providers such as Huhtamaki are increasingly transitioning toward recycled material inclusion and sustainable technologies. But Davidsson asserts that despite the need for circular design, there should never be a compromise on the safety, quality, or structure of food packaging.
