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The Increasing Trend of Biopolymers in Food Packaging

A chef wearing a black apron and black gloves packing food into biopolymer food packaging.

From distribution to storage, packaging materials play a vital role in keeping food fresh and safe for consumption. Plastic packaging is designed to safeguard, contain, and handle ready-to-eat food products. However, to the eco-conscious mind, all this plastic use may seem harmful to the environment. While that is true, the introduction of biopolymers has generated an eco-friendly method of preserving food while protecting the environment. Let’s review the increasing trend of biopolymers in food packaging and how this renewable plastic protects both your food and the ecosystem.

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How Plastic Injection Molding Revolutionized the Food and Beverage Industry

Food production workers operating a chicken cutlet conveyor belt making use of plastic injection molded parts.

When visiting the market, you can trust plastic containers to keep the shelves stocked with fresh foods. Not only do plastics preserve food for consumption, but they’re also used in the production process. What’s important to understand about these plastics is that they’re comprised of food-grade variants, making them safe for use in the industry. So much of what goes into making food available to the public relies on plastic injection molding. If you’re looking to use food-safe plastics for your next project, you may want to learn how plastic injection molding revolutionized the food and beverage industry.

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