Disruptive Technologies to Impact Consumer Packaging
Other disruptive technologies discussed in the study include conductive coatings and ‘effect’ coatings used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of consumer packaging. In food processing technology, there have been notable advances in aseptic and retort packaging, self-cooling technology, non-destructive quality control mechanisms for monitoring contamination and bond strength of seals, etc., and adhesives based on PLA polymers and nano-starch.
Looking ahead, Pira predicts that the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors have the greatest potential for adoption of disruptive technologies, primarily due to their high technical requirements and product volumes. Innovation in the personal care sector has been brought about through the usage of eco-friendly, new materials and intelligent packaging. Sensors and data carriers in the personal care sector are now increasingly conforming to new directives involving use-by-date labelling.