a leading trade body stated that corrugated packaging is the key of supply chain sustainability as it decreases the amount of food waste. corrugated packaging usage is claimed by the confederation of paper industries cpi to ensure less damage of food in transit with its protective qualities. moreover, sustainability goals of the food industry are supported with freshly kept products for an extended duration. the director of cpi&39s packaging, andy barnetson, stated that food waste could increase with less use of this material. he further claimed that in order to protect food in transit and preserve freshness of the food while reaching retailers, packaging is helpful. as compared to the production and cooking processes, packaging demands less energy in the supply chain. moreover, he stated that preventing food from going bad can save more resources than used in packaging. he also added that more than 80 of corrugated packaging is recycled. gavin chappell, asda&39s supply chain director, echoed this view saying that corrugated packaging is a crucial factor of the supply chain. he also stated that the flow of products increase in the supply chain while waste is avoided due to its naturally softening qualities, and customised information printed on the packaging for easy opening and identification. for fighting food waste, corrugated board is being applied as trial by some supermarkets. an ethyleneabsorbing agent is used by it to reduce the pace of fruit and vegetable ripening that will lead them to stay longer and fresher. source of information httpwww.squirebox.compackagingnewseventscorrugatedpackagingprovespopularinc…
