Packaging is an industry, which was there, is there and will be there in future as well. With the market becoming more and more consumer centric, great emphasis is laid on packaging. Along with product packaging, shifting from one place to other also needs proper packaging of products so that they are not damaged and destroyed in transit. Whatever be the need of packaging, it is true that without the right kinds of packaging materials, the job will not be done in the right manner. Evolution in the packaging industry Like other industries, the packaging industry is also evolving and changing with time. And it is facing challenges from various sectors. For instance, technological inventions are making a deep impact on this industry. It depends whether these changes will be accepted or not keeping in mind the expenses involved and the end results. Sustainability is a major factor that plays a pivotal role in the packaging industry. Right from packing a toothbrush to packing an iPhone, strong feelings can be evoked via packaging. This can bring in positive responses as well as negative responses. Product packaging came much later. Before that packing was mainly intended to secure products from breakage […]
5 Upcoming Packaging Technologies You Will Surely Love
Each year, we see new revolutionary technologies entering into our lives and making our day-to-day tasks easy. Proper packaging of the food items is essential to keep them fresh for longer period of time. Packaging should be practical, eco-friendly and economical. We will be soon able to see modern packaging concepts in malls, restaurants and in our kitchens which will “go beyond” the basic function of packaging. Let’s have a look at these 5 cool packaging technologies of the future: 1. Edible Packaging A team of researchers at Harvard University have innovated varieties of foods which are tastefully packed and supplied in appropriate edible covering. Their study is inspired by a simple apple, which protects itself within its own usual edible covering. This can not only prove helpful in reducing the packaging waste but at the same time it can increase the appeal of the food too. This kind of packaging has been in use in Japan where candy is packed in edible rice wrappers. 2. Smart Packaging Keeping a check on the expiry date of the food product is now easy. Researchers at the University of Connecticut have invented an “electronic tongue”. A sensor is installed into the packaging […]
