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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce a new information chart that highlights how flexible packaging can help keep food fresh and prevent food waste.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately 40% of food is not consumed. The annual amount of food waste is 36 million tons, which is worth $162 billion.
The typical American family throws away 40% of fresh meat, fish, and poultry purchased; 51% of dairy and fruit purchased; and 44% of fresh vegetables purchased.
When packaged in a flexible package, the shelf life of green beans is extended from 7 days to 19 days. Other examples of food shelf life extended in the flexible packaging include grapes from 7 to 70 days; broccoli from 6 to 20 days; steak from 3 to 20 days; and cheese from 190 to 280.
Article from:
http://www.packagingstrategies.com/
