CLEMSON F22 PKSC 1020 PACKAGING INNOVATIONS

CLEMSON F22 PKSC 1020 PACKAGING
INNOVATIONS
all products go through the product lifecycle - ANSWER-- introduction
- growth
- maturity
- decline

innovation - ANSWER-- helps boost sales in mature-decline phase of product lifestyle
- changes with consumer demands
- changes with technological developments

factors driving innovation currently - ANSWER-Convenience is #1 demand
Recloseable/resealable
Easier access for child resistant packaging
Food Safety Assurance

food safety - ANSWER-freshness with longer shelf life

scavenging systems - ANSWER-- iron sachet packets for absorbing oxygen
- oxygen scavenging additives built into the film (not recyclable)
- cap liners
- ethylene control
- moisture control - silica packets, non-fogging films

PEN - Polyethylene naphthalate - ANSWER--improved barrier properties compared to
PET
-use: carbonated beverage bottles

modified - ANSWER-changing

atmosphere - ANSWER-20% O2, 1% CO2, 78% N2

ingredient release - ANSWER-- antimicrobial agents
- antioxidants
- flavor enhancement
- aroma enhancement
- nutritional value enhancement

types - ANSWER-- controlled/modified atmosphere
- enzymes embedded into the package to remove lactose or cholesterol