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Safety, Sanitation Drive Foodservice Packaging

Foodservice Packaging Institute President Natha Dempsey unpacks the results of the association’s 12th Annual Report, which explores industry opinions around foodservice packaging during COVID-19.

Natha Dempsey, President, Foodservice Packaging Institute
Natha Dempsey, President, Foodservice Packaging Institute

Packaging World:

What was the most significant finding of FPI’s 12th Annual Report?

Natha Dempsey:

Like everything in 2020, COVID was the dominating theme. This has continued into 2021. We’ve seen an enhanced focus on keeping food and beverages safe and sanitary, still coupled with the modern-day necessities of convenience and mobility.

Do you think consumers trust single-use foodservice packaging more now, during COVID-19, than in the past (versus other packaging, such as reusable formats)?

I don’t think consumers “trust” packaging more, but they are more aware of the role it plays in keeping their food and beverages safe and sanitary. This is the exact reason foodservice packaging was invented in the first place—to help stop the spread of communicable diseases.


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