Food Packaging Research: A Global Effort

Through the increase in global centers, universities, and consortia, packaging research is expanding to optimize scientific resources and meet the changing needs of the food and packaging industries. The challenges that food packaging research faces vary by country and region, but they include central goals such as reducing food waste, increasing shelf life, and enhancing sustainability. A lack of relevant food packaging research is also an issue. For example, research on bio-derived barriers is…