A packaging fulfills various functions and contributes in several ways to reducing food waste:
- Protection from environmental influences: Food is protected against loss, damage, or theft.
- Prevention of contamination: A secure seal prevents food from coming into contact with germs or dirt.
- Extended shelf life through various technologies: Technologies like vacuum packaging or modified atmosphere packaging, along with the right choice of materials, help extend the shelf life of food.
- More efficient and better storage and transport: Packaging allows for more space-efficient and secure storage and transport of food, reducing damage and losses.
Did you know that the share of packaging in the carbon footprint of packaged food is only around 3% (dvi, 2023)?
