PKSC 1020 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. What department pushes innovation?- Answer - Marketing department
2. What three questions does a package needs to answer?- Answer - o Food safety
o Containment
o Protection
3. Organization chart used in R&D to organize projects- Answer - Gannt Chart
4. The 4 different types of packaging development projects- Answer - 1. Modify existing
package
for existing product
2. Expand product line through use of existing package that has been used for similar or ditterent products
3. Develop a new package for an existing product
4. Develop a new package for a new product
5. Product lifecycle- Answer - Stages of a new product from introduction, growth, maturity, and decline
6. Define innovation- Answer - Innovation is the concept of introducing a new design or concept seeking to
increase
eflciency, reduce waste, and reduce environmental impact through improved design and use of alternative materials
7. Questions asked when considering new designs- Answer - How is package
being used? What protection is required?
Is there a possibility for reuse and
redesign? What are the required
materials?
What are the customers
requirements? What does
the law stipulate?
8. What are 5 factors driving innovation in packaging?- Answer - 1. Convenience
2. Recloseable/resealable
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, 3. Easier access for child resistant packaging
4. Food safety assurance
5. Sustainability
9. Examples of active packaging systems- Answer - 1. Ingredient release, flavor enhancements
2. Controlled or modified atmosphere, Enzymes imbedded in package to remove lactose or cholesterol
Chitosan - an edible film that can reduce fat and serve as a joint supplement and prevent microbial growth
3. Scavenging systems, Moisture control - silica packets
4. Silica coated plastics, microwavable crisping pouch
5. Self-heating packages, used in MREs
10. Examples of scavenging systems- Answer - i. Moisture control
ii. Iron sachet packs for absorbing oxygen
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1. What department pushes innovation?- Answer - Marketing department
2. What three questions does a package needs to answer?- Answer - o Food safety
o Containment
o Protection
3. Organization chart used in R&D to organize projects- Answer - Gannt Chart
4. The 4 different types of packaging development projects- Answer - 1. Modify existing
package
for existing product
2. Expand product line through use of existing package that has been used for similar or ditterent products
3. Develop a new package for an existing product
4. Develop a new package for a new product
5. Product lifecycle- Answer - Stages of a new product from introduction, growth, maturity, and decline
6. Define innovation- Answer - Innovation is the concept of introducing a new design or concept seeking to
increase
eflciency, reduce waste, and reduce environmental impact through improved design and use of alternative materials
7. Questions asked when considering new designs- Answer - How is package
being used? What protection is required?
Is there a possibility for reuse and
redesign? What are the required
materials?
What are the customers
requirements? What does
the law stipulate?
8. What are 5 factors driving innovation in packaging?- Answer - 1. Convenience
2. Recloseable/resealable
1/7
, 3. Easier access for child resistant packaging
4. Food safety assurance
5. Sustainability
9. Examples of active packaging systems- Answer - 1. Ingredient release, flavor enhancements
2. Controlled or modified atmosphere, Enzymes imbedded in package to remove lactose or cholesterol
Chitosan - an edible film that can reduce fat and serve as a joint supplement and prevent microbial growth
3. Scavenging systems, Moisture control - silica packets
4. Silica coated plastics, microwavable crisping pouch
5. Self-heating packages, used in MREs
10. Examples of scavenging systems- Answer - i. Moisture control
ii. Iron sachet packs for absorbing oxygen
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