The Nanotechnology Opportunity in Food and Drinks Packaging

The development of plastics incorporating nanocomposites, which act as a barrier for gases, has meant that manufacturers can start to use plastic instead of other expensive and heavyweight packaging types. Nanoclays work with standard materials to enhance packaging quality, making it stiffer, tougher, more flexible, or enhancing barrier properties.

Cost is an issue. The limited number of companies involved in the nanotechnology packaging industry means that there is little competition and less incentive to lower product prices. Equally, the products are currently produced on a much smaller scale than traditional packaging materials, and therefore they do not benefit from economies of scale.

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Food and Drinks Packaging Market

With much discussion surrounding nanotechnology, particularly concerning its potential effect on human health, some form of legislation may be enacted in the near future, particularly for nanomaterials that come into contact with consumer products such as food, or food packaging, potentially causing delays in getting products to market.

Your key questions answered

• What are the major new nanotechnology developments impacting the packaging sector?
• How will the packaging sector be impacted by nanotechnology?
• Which companies are set to gain most from developments in this sector?
• What are the major obstacles to be overcome for better commercialization rates?
• What technology areas offer the most promise for packaging companies?

Major points covered in Table of Contents of this report include: 

• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Introduction to nanotechnology
• Drivers and inhibitors for nanotechnology in packaging
• Current uses in food and drinks packaging
• Emerging uses in food and drinks packaging
• The future of nanotech in food and drinks packaging
• Introduction to nanotechnology

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