ProAmpac Announces New Partnership with Rutgers University Professor on Active and Smart Packaging

21 January 2022

ProAmpac , a leader in flexible packaging and materials science, has partnered with Rutgers University Department of Food Sciences Professor Dr. Kit Yam. This partnership has been integrated into the activities of ProAmpac's materials science and innovation teams to support the company's commitment to the development of active and intelligent food packaging.

" Dr. Yam is recognized as an expert in the field of active and intelligent packaging, and ProAmpac is honored to have him and his lab in our expanded research and development partnerships," said Hesam Tabatabaei, Global Vice President of Development and product innovation. " We are confident that this partnership will accelerate innovation in the smart packaging industry, leading to food safety solutions for consumers and extending shelf life while reducing food waste on a global scale." .

Through this partnership, Dr. Yam's lab will provide testing capabilities critical to ProAmpac's mission to develop smart packaging. Dr. Yam said: " ProAmpac's commitment to studying the fundamentals of active and intelligent packaging will advance this field. Through this high-impact partnership, we will work to get smart packaging out of the lab and onto store shelves. " stores. I'm looking forward to working with the team and ultimately delivering game-changing packaging innovations."

Rutgers University's expert knowledge of food safety and food shelf life enhances ProAmpac's existing partnerships with institutions such as Polytechnique Montréal , Rochester Institute of Technology , and Clemson University .

For more information on ProAmpac's smart packaging capabilities, contact Kristy Paulin, Director of Marketing Communications at ProAmpac.

About ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a world leader in flexible packaging, with a full range of products, offering creative packaging solutions, world-class customer service and award-winning innovations in multiple global markets. ProAmpac's approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability® – provides sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We are inspired by four fundamental principles that underpin our success: integrity, intensity, innovation and commitment. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is controlled by Pritzker Private Capital, along with the management team and co-investors. For more information visit ProAmpac.com or contact Media@ProAmpac.com .

About Pritzker Private Capital

Pritzker Private Capital has partnered with mid-sized North American companies that occupy prestigious positions in manufacturing, services and healthcare. Its diversified and durable capital base allows for efficient decision-making processes, great flexibility in the structuring of operations and the investment calendar, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds lasting businesses and is an ideal partner for listed and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is ascribed to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) of the United Nations. For more information, visit PPCPartners.com .

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Contacts
Kristy Paulin
ProAmpac
(413) 875-9872
Kristy.Paulin@ProAmpac.com

 

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