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.
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.
We’re seeking innovative and advanced solutions to enhance food packaging, including intelligent/anti-counterfeit solutions.
We’re looking into advancements in coatings that enhance the thermal resistance of flexible polyethylene films, improving their performance and applicability in 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.