222: Food Packaging: Recycling, Sustainability & Innovations – Dr. David Smith

Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

The topic of food packaging is broad and complex, ranging from materials, functionality and sustainability to innovations, labeling and health claims.

Tune into this episode with global R&D leader Dr. David Smith to learn about:

• Challenges and opportunities in food packaging
• The pros and cons of different food packaging materials
• The role of packaging in shelf life, decreasing food waste and other functions
• Packaging design to minimize waste, reducing “overpackaging”
• How packaging impacts shopping behavior and product satisfaction
• How consumer insights guide package innovations and trends
• How the pandemic impacted packaging trends and innovation
• What consumers can do to be better recyclers
• How companies are communicating with consumers about recycling
• The importance of understanding what your municipality offers and handles regarding recycling
• The clean label trend and tradeoffs
• Qualified health claims

Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/222