Packaging Opportunities Are Nicely Bundled at IFT17
PACKAGING PREVIEW
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Exhibits, symposia, and technical sessions provide ample opportunity to connect, build new ties, and learn. IFT17 delivers a tidy package for packaging professionals.
Packaging Sessions
During session 007, “Nano-Enabled Packaging to Increase Food Safety and Decrease Food Waste,” on Monday, June 26, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, speakers Hongda Chen, Tony Jin, and Umut Yucel will discuss recent innovations in packaging technology to reduce microbes in foods and decrease food waste. The speakers offer a blend of research and implementation to spark ideas.
During session 029, “Technological Advancements in Food Processing and Packaging to Improve Sustainability in the Food Industry,” on Monday, June 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., the 2017 recipient of the Riester-Davis-Brody Award will discuss sustainable packaging solutions for the food industry, including new research assessing the efficacy of bio-based and biodegradable packaging materials and the benefits of active and intelligent packaging.
In session 071, “Active Packaging to Enable Clean Labeling,” on Wednesday, June 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Kay Cooksey will provide an update on how antimicrobial packaging increases the safety of clean label foods. Julie Goddard will discuss the influence of ligand chemistry on performance in complex matrices, synthetic routes to scalability, and the efficacy of these technologies in reducing food spoilage. John Solomon will speak about simple improvements in active packaging that will extend the shelf life of foods. And Walker Stockley will address how modified atmospheres inside packages influence shelf life.
On Monday, June 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., an ePoster session will feature a presentation on nanocomposite packaging films based on chitosan. Another ePoster session on Wednesday, June 28, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. will feature presentations on a novel antimicrobial pouch for blueberries, active packaging films containing bacteriophages, and modified atmosphere packaging using permeable gas components.
Packaging Exhibits
Among this year’s Food Expo exhibitors are Dixie Canner (Booth 1675), which will feature miniature processing equipment, aseptic canning, and vacuum packaging equipment; International Paper (Booth 4140), which will showcase SpaceKraft and ReadyFill bulk fill containers; WePackItAll (Booth v426), which will highlight its co-packaging services; and CHEP Pallecon Solutions (Booth 4935), which will highlight its services for reusable dry and liquid containers.
Making Connections and Food Packaging Division News
An awards presentation and networking social for the Food Packaging Division will take place on Monday, June 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the division will have a table at the IFT Division Networking reception on Tuesday, June 27, from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Join food packaging professionals as they welcome new executive committee members Maritza Ramirez and Reza Tahergorabi at these events.
