The future of food and beverage packaging

“The future of food and beverage packaging: innovative technologies and sustainable solutions for a changing world.”

A recent study suggests that the canned packaged goods industry will continue to grow tremendously through 2029, reaching an estimated $46.5 billion. This is mainly due to the fact that cans are highly recyclable and are effective tools for preserving product flavors and contents, in addition to new innovative designs that help shoppers better distinguish between brands and products. Therefore, there is no doubt that the food industry will continue to push the use of this packaging.

The can industry has been motivated to look for innovative solutions to meet increasing demands without incurring higher costs. An interesting alternative is to have the support of qualified supply partners; this is particularly useful with regard to coatings. Having the right technical equipment would be an investment that would make a difference, since it would make it possible to prevent problems before they happen, thus reducing time and costs when a mishap occurs.

Addressing challenges in a proactive manner

One way to find a solution before a problem arises is with proactive resolution, which involves anticipating potential challenges and being prepared to meet them. This is done by paying attention to the possible factors that create problems and working towards their prevention by implementing appropriate controls.

When looking for a vendor partner, be sure to choose one that offers technical support to help you deal with problems and reduce downtime. Also, consider contacting your team prior to performing any planned maintenance projects so they can review equipment performance.

To keep up with technological advances, it is advisable to perform regular audits to verify the correct functioning of each element in the production line. These test tubes guarantee the correct application of the coatings at the speeds, temperatures and volumes established above. In addition, PPG offers additional services such as thermoprofiling for curative ovens.

PPG Professionals helped one of their customers with the curing ovens. Using advanced systems coupled with the team’s technical expertise, the customer was able to understand the temperatures and speeds needed to produce beverage cans uniformly. This monitoring provided data that will be useful if a problem arises in the production process.

Professional support from a supplier’s team is presented as the best way to avoid problems before they arise, which at the end of the day should save time and budget on the job site.