using innovation to keep foods fresher for longer
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Ron Cotterman Vice President, Sustainability Sealed Air Corporation SAVE FOOD Congress May 8, 2014. Using Innovation to Keep Foods Fresher for Longer. Actions to Address Food Security. R aise awareness, define best practices and develop standards. Partnerships. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Using Innovation to Keep Foods Fresher for Longer
Ron CottermanVice President, SustainabilitySealed Air Corporation
SAVE FOOD CongressMay 8, 2014
Actions to Address Food Security
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Partnerships
Education
Innovation
Raise awareness, define best practices and develop standards
Information on food handling, proper storage conditions and meal planning
Apply technologies to keep foods fresh and prevent waste
Systems Thinking and Food Supply Chains
Supply Chain Interactions and Food Waste
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15%of incoming
12%of purchased
4%of incoming
4%of incoming
Decisions made at beginning or middle of supply chain affect outcomes at the end
Bringing Food Science into Focus
Sources of Food SpoilagePhysical• Changes in moisture, abuseChemical• Oxidations, browning, proteolysis (light,
heat, enzymes)Microbiological• Putrification (off-odors)• Fermentation (souring)• Rancidity• Molding
Microbes• Yeasts• Molds• Bacteria• Viruses
Significant food waste occurs due to spoilage, which accelerates with increasing temperature
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The Role of Materials Science
Use of Materials Technology to Protect Food
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AbuseOuter Core
Barrier
Inner Core
Sealant
Packaging is engineered to withstand abuse, provide barrier
and make air-tight seals
Technologies to Prevent Food Waste
3. Transport protection
2. Sanitation & hygiene
Supply Chain Technologies
1. Cold chain monitoring
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3. Active packaging
2. Modified atmosphere
Packaging Science Technologies
1. Barrier skin packaging
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3. Meal portioning
2. Reclosability
Packaging Design Technologies
1. Smart(er) labelling
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ConclusionsStrategies for reducing food waste rely on knowledge of:• Supply chain systems• Food science• Materials science
Technology innovations can be deployed to:• Protect food across the supply chain• Use packaging science to extend shelf life• Enable consumers to waste less
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ConclusionsStrategies for reducing food waste rely on knowledge of:• Supply chain systems• Food science• Materials science
Technology innovations can be deployed to:• Protect food across the supply chain• Use packaging science to extend shelf life• Enable consumers to waste less
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