PTR Qualifications include:

Technical Expertise in Food Packaging in the Food and Beverage Industry

• ​35+ years of technical experience in food packaging, from basic research to marketing (research and brand management).
• Founder, Dr Claire Sand, has MS, BS Packaging and PhD Food Science and Nutrition
• Learn more about Founder, Dr. Claire Sand >

Mastery of the value chain

• ​PTR has the blend of value chain, food, and packaging science to achieve a more sustainable food system. 
• Dr. Claire Sand is Adjunct Professor and Author of the Packaging Value Chain

Strong capabilities in gathering information, synthesizing and crafting compelling recommendations

• PTR projects exemplify the diversity of relationships that blend food and packaging and work with packaging companies, food companies, trade organizations, and universities.
• Culling information to provide actionable results is the main focus of PTR project work
• Previous clients include:

Strong relationships with a diverse set of packaging supply companies, food companies, and research institutions

PTR leadership roles and strong relationships represent a commitment to food waste and sustainability with diverse stakeholders. Multiple global connections to stakeholders in food and packaging, including:

• PacFoodWaste Cochair
• SPRING Advisory Board
• IFT Leadership 
• Fellow, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
• Chair, Global Food Packaging Curricula Development
• Executive Committee and Past Chair of Food Packaging Division
• Author, Packaging Value Chain
• Packaging columnist, IFT's Food Technology and Packaging Digest
• 3 Editorial Boards

Our work speaks volumes - hundreds of projects with satisfied stakeholders

View our Client Case Studies >

Industry expertise includes broad span of food products and categories

Bakery

​Dairy

​Frozen Foods

Meat

​Produce

Seafood

Quick Serve Restaurant

Restaurants

Meal kits delivery

Related services

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.
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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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Check out our insights & thought leadership >

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