Packaging sheets

2026

Although organic products are not always subject to specific regulatory requirements related to their packaging, the organic industry wants to set the example and meet consumers’ growing expectations in terms of environmental protection. However, the choice of the optimum packaging is a complex challenge that must reconcile food safety with functionality while reducing environmental impact.

This tool — designed to help food industry SMEs, teachers, and students in a process of continuous improvement — gives reliable indicators to help them make informed packaging choices.
It includes:
Information sheets on specific themes: A synthesis of the 3R strategy (reduction-reuse-recycling of packaging), the key points of eco-design, and a summary of consumer expectations.
Sheets on market trends: Explanations on current trends, which are sometimes unclear or incorrectly interpreted, such as bio-sourced, biodegradable, compostable, or reusable materials.
Sheets on materials: An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of various materials: plastics, bioplastics, glass, paper/cardboard, metals, etc.
A concrete case study: A comparative life cycle analysis (LCA) of two tray solutions for the meat sector, in order to illustrate the search for more eco-friendly alternatives.

Experts from RMT Actia Transfobio, in collaboration with RMT Actia Propack Food.
ACTIA, CNAM, CRITT AGRO-ALIMENTAIRE LA ROCHELLE, CRITT AGRO-ALIMENTAIRE SUD, CTCPA, IPC, ITAB, LNE, SYNABIO

Alice Dulas (Actia), Audrey Lesturgeon & Estelle Marin (Critt agroalimentaire Sud),
Patrice Dole (CTCPA) & Colette Breysse (IPC)

Copyediting
Pr Frédéric Debeaufort, university of Burgundy, chairman of Actia’s scientific and technical council.