Innovative testament in new generation packaging

摘要

INNOVATIONS in packaging are touching new heights in every sphere, whether it is materials, design, colors, customer satisfaction or sustainability. Products such as retort pouches and trays, stand-up flexible pouches, zipper closures on flexible pouches, co-extrusion for films and bottles, and an inexorable drive by injection stretch blow molded polyester bottles and jars for carbonated beverages and water etc., have emerged as rigid and semi-rigid packaging. Multilayer barrier plastic cans, microwave susceptors, dispensing closures, gas barrier bags for prime cuts of meat, modified atmosphere packaging, rotogravure printed full-panel shrink film labels, and dual ovenable trays are examples of innovations for the convenience attributes. The new advances have mostly focused on delaying oxidation and controlling moisture migration, microbial growth, respiration rates, and volatile flavors and aromas. Nanotechnology has potential to influence the packaging sector greatly. Nanoscale innovations in the forms of pathogen detection, active packaging, and barrier formation are poised to elevate food packaging to new heights.