Packaging With Smarts

Anti-pathogens packaging—This kind of smart packaging detects pathogens inside food packaging and communicates their presence to consumers. “The consumer today is willing to pay a little extra if he can be assured that the packaged food he is consuming is completely free from pathogens. A smart label on the package that continuously monitors the package for the presence of harmful microbes and viruses is sure to be received well by consumers,” Gasman said.