Adopting sustainable packaging: a practical guide for food processors

This hands-on workshop, designed for food processors and packaging managers, will explore cutting-edge innovations in sustainable, biobased food packaging, with a particular focus on the advancements being developed within the SISTERS project. As the food industry works towards a more sustainable and circular economy, packaging plays a crucial role in reducing waste and improving environmental outcomes. The event will examine the integration of biobased materials, enzymes, and other innovative solutions aimed at achieving home-compostable packaging, improving food safety, and extending shelf life.

The objectives of the workshop are to showcase the innovations developed within the SISTERS project, including the optimal integration of enzymes into biobased materials for home-compostable solutions. It will provide practical insights into scaling up and validating biobased packaging solutions at both semi-industrial and industrial levels, as well as demonstrating how these sustainable packaging solutions can improve shelf life and ensure food safety. Additionally, the workshop will discuss the economic feasibility of these new packaging materials and their potential impact on the food processing industry. Finally, it will foster networking and the exchange of best practices within the sustainable packaging and food processing sectors.

This workshop is aimed at food processors, packaging managers, sustainability officers, and professionals involved in food packaging, production, and sustainability. It will be particularly relevant for those interested in adopting the latest biobased packaging innovations and improving the environmental and economic performance of their operations.

The event will feature expert presentations, practical demonstrations, and group discussions on the integration of biobased packaging solutions and the innovative technologies developed within the SISTERS WP3. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on the integration of enzymes into packaging materials to achieve compostability, the scaling up of production processes, and the potential impact on food safety and shelf life.

Industry leaders and researchers from the SISTERS project will share their expertise on the latest developments in biobased packaging solutions. The session will highlight the scale-up and industrial validation of the most promising materials and demonstrate the benefits of these solutions in enhancing shelf life and food safety.