From Farm to Foil: How Packaging Innovation Fights Food Waste (S10:E7)

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what keeps your food fresh, safe, and protected on its journey from farm to fork? In this episode of Wolfing Down Food Science, we sit down with packaging engineers Chad Cope and Brody Robinson from Sealed Air to explore the crucial role packaging plays in the global food supply chain. In this episode, we unpack: Polymer Science Meets Food Chemistry: How packaging are engineered to protect food quality. Safety & Shelf Life: How packaging technologies control microbial growth, mitigate safety risks, and maintain stability in the cold chain. The Sustainability Balancing Act: How Sealed Air is driving eco-friendly innovations while maintaining robust barrier protection to reduce food waste. Career Pathways in Food Science Got a questions for us?  Email us at [email protected] Please take a minute to help others find our podcast by leaving a rating and comment on your podcasting app!