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Microwavable packaging finds itself as an element of change gaining some traction at retail with microwavable meals, according to a source that shares an interesting market perspective.

"More sustainable” describes today’s meat, poultry and seafood packaging. This means today’s packaging is increasingly likely to contain recycled or renewable content and be recyclable, reusable and/or degradable.

A whopping one third – 1.3 billion tons – of the food produced for human consumption worldwide is lost every year.

One of the dominant packaging formats in protein-processing today is form-fill-seal, and why not? It checks all of the boxes for processors, retailers and shoppers alike.

Despite a wider array of choices, many sausage makers large and small continue to rely on natural casings.

To attract customers, companies are developing creative packages that are attractive and informative, while still keeping the food safe.

Resealable packaging ushered in an era of true consumer convenience well beyond just the touchable feature of reclosing.