Smart Packaging for Shelf Life and Safety

June 2025​ Packaging Column

​Packaging Topic Brief:

• Understand the distinction between active and intelligent packaging.
• Learn how active packaging stalls or inhibits lipid oxidation and microbial growth.
• Define where intelligent packaging can replace date codes to communicate food safety and quality.
• Project applications in the connection between active and intelligent packaging.

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This content is related to food packaging, including:

1. Smart and intelligent packaging
2. Seal integrity
3. Active Packaging
   
4. Food Safety- Track and Trace
   
5. ​Barriers
   

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• Smart & Intelligent Packaging
• Seal Integrity
• Active Packaging (MAP)
• Food Safety - Track & Trace
• Barriers

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