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Learn the latest packaging innovations in Packaging Technology and Research February 2021 Newsletter View this email in your browser I drive change to prevent food waste using packaging and food science. If your organization needs food packaging science support, please reach out. -Claire -------------------------- PTR NEWS --------------------------- I'm happy to welcome Juhi Patel, Ph.D., to the team as a Product Engineer researching processing-packaging interactions for our latest Tech Eval.  She'll be supporting PTR by leveraging her insights of food packaging formats and materials as well as thermal & non-thermal food processing to extend food shelf life.This expertise and understanding allows us to offer clients an in-depth view of processing and packaging interactions. Yes, a lot (seal strength, tensile strength, oxygen, and water vapor) happens to packaging when food is thermally and non-thermally processed in the package and when food is in contact with packaging for the product shelf life.  It is about making sure your packaged food is safe, secure, and still meet consumer needs. If you are interested in the impacts of thermal and non-thermal processing on packaging, let's connect. --------- FOOD PACKAGING SCIENCE INSIGHTS ---------- FOOD SCIENCE                                    Orchestrating More Sustainable Reusable Food Packaging Learn about the 4 types of reusable packaging from my IFT Food Technology magazine column.   FOOD PACKAGING ​Internet of Packaging Will Energize Food Packaging My Packaging Digest article highlights  2 of the 9 ways #IOP will energize food packaging. Reach out for more details.  --------------- UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS -------------- I am thrilled to be involved in the virtual panel on February 24-25, 2021, for the Engineering the Elimination of End-of-Life Plastics (E3P) topic of the Engineering Directorate's Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) Program.    ------- RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS ------ It was wonderful to explore LCAs and consumer views of more sustainable packaging in a recent Beef Check-off funded project via the AURI team and with Virpi Korhonen and Ziynet Boz. Packaging drives a more sustainable meat industry. ------- PTR PREVENTS WASTE WHERE IT HAPPENS ------ © 2019 Dr. Claire Sand / www.PackagingTechnologyandResearch.com.  Image courtesy of Michela of  EmmerichDesigns@gmail.com ------- REACH OUT IF WE CAN HELP YOU WIHT YOUR FOOD PACKAGING------ NEED MORE HELP?  If you'd like to learn more on important topics like these and their potential impact on your business please call 612.807.5341 or email me.

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