8 Packaging Technologies That Extend Food Shelf Life Without Preservatives
A third of all food is lost or wasted, much of it before anyone eats it. Eight packaging technologies — from MAP to edible coatings — that do the work...
John Marlon·
Food and Beverage
How to Choose Coffee Packaging: Valve Bags, Barrier Films, and Degassing Explained
Coffee staling is a packaging problem before it's a roasting one. Here's how to choose the right barrier film, one-way valve, bag format, and closure...
John Marlon·
How to Choose Cold Chain Packaging That Keeps Perishables Safe From Factory to Doorstep
A step-by-step guide to speccing cold chain packaging: temperature bands, transit time, gel packs vs dry ice vs PCM, insulation choices, and how to qu...
John Marlon·
How to Package Hot-Fill Beverages Without Bottle Deformation, Seal Failure, or Vacuum Collapse
Hot-fill packaging fails from vacuum collapse, seal cracking, or shoulder buckling. Here is the resin, panel, and cooling-tunnel guide that prevents a...
John Marlon·
How to Package Snacks for Retail and E-commerce: Films, Formats, and Seals That Actually Work
A practical guide to choosing the right barrier films, package formats, and seal technologies for chips, nuts, bars, and trail mix — whether you're se...
PackageTheWorld Editorial·
Packaging Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Without Killing Shelf Life
Plant-based proteins spoil differently than animal meat. Here's how to choose the right films, gas ratios, and barrier materials to extend shelf life...
PackageTheWorld Editorial·
Glass Jars vs Squeeze Pouches for Baby Food: Safety, Shelf Life, and What Parents Actually Choose
Squeeze pouches captured 40% of the U.S. baby food market by 2025, but glass jars still outscore them on safety perception and recycling rates. Here's...
PackageTheWorld Editorial·
Aseptic Packaging vs Retort Processing: How to Choose the Right Shelf-Stable Method for Your Food Product
Aseptic and retort both deliver shelf stability, but they cook your product differently, cost differently, and suit different foods. Here's a side-by-...
PackageTheWorld Editorial·
How to Package Craft Spirits Without Breaking TTB Labeling Rules
Craft distillers face strict TTB label requirements that differ by spirit type. This guide covers COLA approvals, mandatory statements, net contents,...
PackageTheWorld Editorial·
How to Package Coffee for Maximum Freshness: Degassing Valves, Barrier Films, and Bag Structures Explained
A roaster's guide to choosing coffee packaging that preserves freshness. Covers degassing valves, barrier films, bag structures, nitrogen flushing, an...
PackageTheWorld Editorial·
How to Package Artisan Chocolate and Confectionery Without Killing Flavor or Shelf Life
Artisan chocolate demands packaging that blocks light and oxygen, handles temperature swings, and still looks worth $12 a bar. Here's how to hit all t...
PackageTheWorld Editorial·
How to Package Fresh Produce for Retail and E-commerce Without Losing Half Your Margin to Spoilage
A practical guide to packaging fresh produce for retail shelves and DTC shipping, covering ventilation, materials, humidity control, and shelf life st...
PackageTheWorld Editorial·