The world's population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and surpass 9.7 billion by 2050, necessitating a significant increase in food production. Global supply chains will need to adapt to this growth, and flexible packaging will play a critical role in helping to deliver safe and affordable products to consumers, improving accessibility no matter where they are. Flexible packaging protects products that are vital to society. It offers functionality benefits as it is lightweight yet durable, protecting and preserving food efficiently during transportation and storage, extending its shelf life, minimizing food waste, and boosting affordability and accessibility. Social responsibility demands that major printers/converters of flexible packaging like Huhtamaki-which operates five FTA member plants in the US, stretching from Maryland to Ohio, Kentucky and Texas-must spearhead initiatives with all members of the packaging supply chain in taking action to address end-of-life.
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