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Learn the latest packaging innovations in Packaging Technology and Research October 2017 Newsletter View this email in your browser I am fortunate enough to work with large and small companies and entrepreneurs in my consulting work. Today's companies know they need to compete differently than they have before in our VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) environment.  And packaging is critical! A fresh approach to packaging is needed to channel ecommerce (Amazon) opportunities, thwart commoditization, and enable product formula and processing refinements with global sourcing of ingredients. Leaders in packaging see opportunities and are taking action!  If your company needs help harnessing the power of packaging, let’s connect!                                                              – Claire - Industry Update - Thinking about what the Future of Food Packaging is?  The Food Packaging Division of the Institute of Food Technologists is developing a dynamic winter (on its way!) webinar series.  The first in the series is: Polymer solutions increase food shelf life.  This includes: Better oxygen barriers - Nanotechnology, Coatings, Oxygen absorbing polymers Better moisture barriers  Polymers to diffuse shelf life extenders Responsive polymers Global academic and institute research underway If you are interested sharing your views on the Future of Food Packaging in these topic areas, please contact me.    - Recent Food Packaging Presentations - Missed the “Packaging's Future in Food Waste Prevention” webinar?  Check out my presentation here  - Upcoming Events - Active and Intelligent Packaging World Congress and Hackathon 2017 in Amsterdam, November 2-3, 2017 Learn more DID YOU KNOW I PROVIDE TEAM COACHING?  On-site training is at a lower cost and creates common knowledge within an organization! Learn more > - Ingredient Packaging Close-Up - Today’s high performing food manufactures realize the value in addressing the complex distribution chain - growers, processors, and brokers to food manufacturers. Damage and fraud both negatively impact the bottom-line, while intelligent packaging can ensure quality and when done properly increase profitability by adding value through thoughtful easy integration into production. What can your ingredient packaging do for you?   Read my latest article “Ingredient Packaging Close-Up” in Food Technology.  Check out your print copy of the magazine or visit my website to view a digital copy here.   Interested in discussing this article in more detail? Let’s talk! Call me at 612-807-5341  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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