7 Packaging Innovations That Have Revolutionized Food the Last Half Century

January 2025​ Packaging Column

​Packaging Topic Brief:

• Food packaging innovations over the past 50 years have improved preservation, convenience, and sustainability.
• Advancements in materials and technology include PET bottles, metallized films, and aseptic cartons.
• Safety and efficiency improvements through migration testing and digital printing have shaped modern food storage.​

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This content is related to food packaging, including:

1.  food packaging innovations
   
2. PET bottles
   
3. metallized films
   
4. aseptic cartons
   
5. migration testing
   
6. digital printing
   
7. food safety
   
8. food efficiency
   
9. sustainable packaging
   
10. packaging trends

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