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Sonoco
United States
10,000+ employees
$10M - $100M in R&D spend
Our purpose is rooted in offering sustainable solutions that range from the simple act of providing a nourishing after-school snack to the profound mission of reducing food waste, alleviating hunger, and safeguarding our planet.
Partnering Interests
Protecting food freshness with abrasive foods

Sonoco is actively pursuing material solutions to reduce food freshness loss caused by abrasive foods compromising the integrity of barrier surfaces within paper packaging during transit.

Food freshness measurement technology/indicators

Sonoco is exploring the incorporation of food spoilage indicators into packaging, alongside measurement methods to identify the oxidative failure and/or rancidity point of dry foods.

Smart Packaging

We’re seeking innovative and advanced solutions to enhance food packaging, including intelligent/anti-counterfeit solutions.

Thermal resistance in polymers

We’re looking into advancements in coatings that enhance the thermal resistance of flexible polyethylene films, improving their performance and applicability in food packaging.

Solutions for thermoforming polymer food packaging

Sonoco is seeking clear monolayer polypropylene with high oxygen and carbon dioxide barrier for microwaveable packaging OR polymers enabling extreme deep draw ratio thermoform packages to enhance production efficiency.

Our Team
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global leader in paper food cans and a provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging for many of the world’s most recognized brands across a variety of product segments, including, beverages, snacks, frozen food, and pet care. We have 300+ operations in 34 countries serving 85 nations with annualized net sales of $5.2 billion. We’re committed to sustainable packaging and processes that support our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life.
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Glenn Jordan
Director Technology
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Rebecca Silveston
Senior R&D
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Subir Dey
Sr. R&D Assoc.
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Scott Huffer
Principal Engineer
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