Sustainable Packaging, and the future of food

Sustainable packaging

Sustainable packaging is the next big thing in the food manufacturing industry. Many consumers are becoming environmental conscious in their choices. For example, a consumer will choose a canned product that is BPA free versus a can with a BPA lining. Also, other food manufacturers are making their packaging out of recycled material. Here in Seattle, straws are made of compostable material. Plastic is banned in all restaurants to help save the environment. In grocery stores, there are recyclable bags vs plastic bags. Bringing your own bag is encouraged, or five cents is added to your receipt. I bring my own bag to avoid the charge, but I forget sometimes.

Clean Label, and consumer behavior

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As many consumers change their buying habits during the pandemic; the food industry will follow suit as well. Some questions the food industry may ask; are consumers still looking at clean labels during this time? Is the percentage of consumers looking at clean label different now than before? More consumers are buying frozen, and packaged products while others are gardening and cooking at home more. Will this be an important factor using clean label? The way people shop & eat has changed during these three months. This will cause drastic changes in the food industry such as, new technologies that companies will implement, consumer behaviors & food service changes.