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We help clients achieve

More Sustainable Packaging 
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​We help clients achieve more sustainable packaging with packaging solutions that are Rational, Defensible, and Achievable.

​​Increase Shelf Life & Prevent Food Waste
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PTR's science-based packaging solutions increase food shelf life and prevent food waste. 

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Food Packaging Innovations
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​PTR helps businesses identify and enact  meaningful packaging innovations that meet business goals.

Food Package Optimization & Problem-Solving


​We fine-tune food packaging using material science, deep value chain, and cost-savings experience.

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​Food Packaging Expert Witness 


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​ Dr. Claire Sand is a food packaging expert with 35+ years in industry and 18+ cases as an Expert Witness.
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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 that support packaging for sustainability.
Dr Claire Sand
Food Packaging Expert | Packaging Science, Consultant, Speaker, Author, Expert Witnes

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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​MORE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
•  Sustainability roadmaps
•  Identify and rank more material options
•  Define Value Chain - based solutions
•  Implement more sustainable  packaging
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
• ​ Types  include packaging to prevent molds and bacteria,  flexible food packaging, vacuum packing different materials, barriers, films, coatings, containers, pouches, boxes, bags, styles, bottles, and more! 

​CLEAN PACKAGING
•  Migration
•  Chemicals of Concern

​PACKAGING FOR ENHANCED
​FOOD SAFETY
•  Seal Integrity
•  Packaging that aligns with emerging processing and ingredient technology 
FOOD PACKAGING CATEGORY EXPERTISE
• Bakery / Bakeries Packaging and Bakery & Bakeries industry packaging consulting
• Dairy Packaging  and Dairy industry packaging consulting
• Farm Packaging and Farm industry packaging consulting
• Meat Packaging and Meat industry packaging consulting (Beef, pork, turkey, veal, lamb, mutton, chicken)
• Fish and Seafood Packaging  and  Fish and Seafood industry packaging consulting
• Frozen Food Packaging products and Frozen Food industry packaging consulting
• Fruit Packaging and Fruit industry packaging consulting
• Vegetable Packaging and Vegetable industry packaging consulting
• Pet Food Packagingand Pet Food industry packaging consulting
• Snack Food Packaging  and Snack Food industry packaging consulting
• Beverage Packaging  and Beverage industry packaging consulting
• E-Commerce Packaging and E-Commerce industry packaging consulting
• Food Service Packaging and Food Service industry packaging consulting
• Ingredients Packaging and Ingredient industry packaging consulting
• Meal Kit Delivery Packaging  and Meal Kit Delivery industry packaging consulting

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

Learn more about food packaging from our resources pages

​Find links to discover what packaging technologies and innovations are, what they do, uses cases, trends, articles, presentations, case studies, FAQs, and more in our compiled resource pages. The PTR team is an unmatched food packaging team  - offering clients tailored packaging science & value chain solutions to the food & packaging industry.  

Packaging
​Sustainability

Learn about sustainable packaging trends and practices and find information on the environmental impact of packaging, sustainable materials and designs, regulatory requirements, and the business case for sustainable packaging.

Active & Antimicrobial Packaging 

Find out more about active and antimicrobial packaging, which are innovative technologies that extend the shelf life and safety of food and beverages.

Intelligent
​Packaging

Intelligent packaging uses sensors and other technologies to provide real-time information about the product, its environment, and its journey. Discover how this information can be used to improve the safety, quality, and sustainability of your products.

Packaging Industry Solutions

The food packaging industry has a wide range of solutions to prevent food waste and extend its shelf life.
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Our thought leadership

We are a food packaging consultant firm specializing in food package. We help clients using packaging science, food science, technology and innovation to keep their food items fresh and attractive while taking into consideration shelf space, distribution concerns, packaging testing and consumer insights.
REDUCING FOOD WASTE & INCREASING SHELF LIFE-- 
We've compiled the latest insights and information on packaging including :
 Systems Thinking Solutions to Prevent Food Waste: Value Chain Systems Solutions, Leadership in Driving Research, Product and Process, Directional Product, Process and Packaging LCAs, Nexus of Health, Nutrients & Packaging and Consumer Views, Trends, and Testing of Packaging (Preventing Food Waste)
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MORE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS & STRATEGIES --
PROVIDING A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF FOOD PACKAGING --
Crystal Ball-What is the Future of Packaging/ What does the Future of Food Packaging look like, Systems Innovation, What Agility offers and Package Design
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SHARING INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & INNOVATIONS -- 
At a granular level, we support clients in a variety of industries with a wide range of packaging needs, materials and requirements. ​
Category Updates: Bakery, Dairy, Meat, Fish, Frozen Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Pet Food, Snacks, Beverages, E-Commerce, Food Service, Ingredients
Packaging Innovation​: Top Pilot, Scalable Packaging Solutions, Top 40 Packaging Solutions, Cost Reduced Packaging, Smart & Intelligent Packaging, Seal Integrity, Active Packaging (MAP) ,  Barriers,  Smart & Intelligent Packaging, Better Seal Integrity, Edible & Antimicrobial  Packaging, Packaging Machinery, Food Safety - Track & Trace, Reduce Food Fraud, Closures
Packaging Material Innovations: Glass , Plastic, Paperboard and Metal

​We believe that building relationships builds the packaging industry and our future. If we can't help, we will connect you with someone who can!
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