We help clients optimize food packaging—clients looking to:

Reduce
​Food Waste

Increase
​Food Shelf Life

Increase Packaging Sustainability

Who we are and who we work with

Packaging Technology & Research LLC provides food packaging consulting tailored packaging science & value chain solutions that improve food safety and sustainability to the food and beverage industry. Our clients range from new to existing food manufacturers, packaging solutions providers and trade organizations including global corporations, regional leaders and startups. Clients are: 

Food companies — 
Produce companies —  
​Frozen Food Manufactures — 
​Meal Kit Delivery companies — 
​Food and Packaging Wholesalers — 
Restaurant Chains — 
Industry Associations — 

Packaging companies  — 
​Bakeries --
​Fisheries --
Pet Food companies --
​Packaging Manufacturers — 
Quick Service Restaurants — 
​Environmental Advocacy Groups--

 Chemical companies— 
Dairy Farms — 
​Butchers — 
Copackers --
​Meat Delivery companies— 
​Restaurants --
​Legal firms and more!

Packaging Technology & Research (PTR) is a food packaging expert here to help—not just as a consultant but as a strategic partner. Reach out if you need science and value chain solutions.

We lead efforts to reduce climate change by reducing food waste
​with more sustainable packaging ​

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How we help

We help uncover and shine a spotlight on what’s working and what is NOT to help our clients take bold steps rooted in science-based packaging expertise. 

We unlock the optimal blend of food and packaging science, value chain experience, and consumer insights to achieve more sustainable packaging for our clients.

We empower our clients with packaging solutions to prevent food waste, meet bold commitments on addressing UNSDGs, food justice, hunger, and GHG. reduction

We steer our clients’ futures by developing  science-based, systems-thinking strategies and roadmaps to ensure both an intelligent plan and a strong business case. 

Learn how our food packaging consultants help our clients ​optimize their packaging with food science: 

" We have the technologies to save food AND our planet. I help companies do both while seeing  business returns"
                                 - Dr. Claire Sand

Our deep science expertise includes...

INNOVATION  LEADERSHIP
•  Technology Roadmaps and Platforms
•  Science-based M&A Guidance 
•  Science Advisor Role
•  Identifying Global Research Partners

PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT
•  Rank package needs
•  Develop and refine prototypes
•  Production and machinery screening and specifications​

​EXTENDED SHELF LIFE PACKAGING
•  Intelligent packaging
•  Active packaging
•  Edible packaging
•  Emerging technologies
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FOOD WASTE PREVENTION
•  Link UNSDGs and Target 12.3
•  Quantify food waste
•  Identify cost and food waste prevention solutions from factory to consumer
•  SAVE FOOD BLUEPRINT-Build the business case for packaging solutions to prevent food waste

​PACKAGE SOLUTIONS
•  Identify applicable packaging Solutions
•  Define criteria and screen solutions
•  Implementation roadmaps

​CLEAN PACKAGING
•  Migration
•  Chemicals of Concern

​MORE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
•  Sustainability roadmaps
•  Identify and rank more material options
•  Define Value Chain - based solutions
•  Implement more sustainable  packaging
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PACKAGING FOR ENHANCED
​FOOD SAFETY
•  Seal Integrity
•  Packaging that aligns with emerging processing and ingredient technology 

Find out more on our industry qualifications >

...35+ Years of Adding Value with Food Packaging Science!

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Don't let this happen to you products because of inept packaging design! 

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