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Interview other disruptions can put pressure on supply chains and the infrastructure they depend on. In France, a recent cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems resulted in fresh and frozen food being destroyed at affected stores.
This underlines the value of having multiple pathways to keep food safe and available. Shelf-stable formats that protect food for longer without dependence on continuous refrigeration give food systems greater flexibility, helping food reach consumers safely even when conditions change or critical infrastructure is disrupted.
A move towards circular food systems will also help to keep raw materials in use, improve efficiency, and help to weather shocks. To drive progress towards circularity, we take a lifecycle approach addressing every stage of a food and beverage carton’ s journey. We design our cartons to be recyclable, in line with recognized designfor-recycling guidelines.
Once cartons reach the hands of consumers, we work with customers, recyclers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to help strengthen collection and recycling systems. Beyond collection and recycling, we also support the development of end markets for recycled materials, helping to keep valuable resources in use and enabling them to be reintroduced into new products.
Can ambient and shelfstable formats help reduce food loss and waste?
Packaging is a crucial lever for reducing food waste. Where perishable food might spoil sitting on a hot dock or in broken cold storage, shelf-stable food stored and transported
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