According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, global quantitative food losses and waste are roughly 20 percent for meat and 35 percent for fish annually. Package defects, such as leaks, often can be the cause of food that is lost or wasted. While small leaks may not seem to be cause for concern, the reality is that gross or fine leaks that are undetectable to the naked eye can have detrimental effects, leading to product contamination, reduced shelf life, increased waste, costly recalls and damage to a brand’s image. There are, however, leak detection processes — some more accurate than others — that allow manufacturers and meat processors to test for faulty packages, enabling them to mitigate and manage these concerns.