Intended for premium food brand managers, packagers and converters, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America will present an Innovation Stage workshop addressing technologies to extend food shelf life at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Las Vegas Convention Center; Sept. 25 – 27). The presentation will explore consumer trends regarding the growing organics market, including rising consumer demand for foods without artificial preservatives. Combined with growing pressures to reduce food waste, food brand managers are seeking packaging technologies that can protect wholesome foods from spoiling, while extending shelf life.
One technology the workshop will explore is an oxygen absorbing component that Mitsubishi is offering for the first time as a resin. Incorporated into packaging film, the technology is tailor made for retort packaging solutions with applications including soups, dips, dairy products, moist and wet pet foods, prepared meals, sauces, and other products.