Reducing Food Waste With Functional Packaging

According to the World Bank, one-third of all food produced is wasted, with over 1 billion tons lost in households and food services alone.

One possible solution to reduce this waste is through functional packaging, such as re-sealable packages. These types of packaging allow consumers to re-close products, helping to maintain freshness for a longer time.

Consumer studies show that over 30% of people have found spoiled food in their refrigerator after opening it but before finishing consumption. Of this group, 60% ended up discarding the product. Re-sealable packaging offers a solution that consumers value—improving the user experience, reducing food waste, and strengthening customer loyalty to the brand. Eight out of ten customers say that the type of packaging influences their purchasing decision, and three out of four consumers are willing to pay between 5% and 10% more for a re-sealable package ⁽¹⁾.

At Mitsui, we can support you by providing everything from resins, laminating films, printed films, to even trays. Reach out to us so we can offer you a proposal tailored to your needs.

(1) The study was conducted in the following countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, France, and Spain.

Recently we conducted a Consumer Research Survey in North America, Latin America and Europe to examine consumer concerns, beliefs and behaviors regarding food waste. Below you will find a summary of the research results segmented by country. If you are interested in more detailed insights from a specific country or region, please get in touch with me to setup a meeting.

The information we gathered in our Consumer Survey includes many valuable insights, please reach out to learn more. Should you have any questions or need additional information about our adhesive and resealable film solutions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Fernando Boullon
f.boullon@mitsui.com