The global pandemic has pushed safety and hygiene up as a major packaging concern for consumers.. To help to prevent the transmission of pathogens, kill bacteria and slow down the growth of mold, one response for business is packaging that releases antimicrobials
Astonishingly, the growing antimicrobial packaging market is forecasted to be valued at nearly $12 billion by 2024, a whopping growth rate of half a billion dollars a year!
Antimicrobials can be added to most packaging materials. The cardboard manufacturing and print industry will play a key role fighting the spread of infection through the use of antimicrobial films, paper and the coating of cardboard parcels.
But it’s not only the health concerns that are driving this growth. Sustainability is also a key factor.
Protect against pathogens and environmental contaminants and you boost shelf life, keeping foodstuffs or pharmaceutical products fresher for longer. This creates a twofold ecological bonus: firstly there’s less spoiled product waste; secondly, there’s a reduction in packaging waste with fewer unsold products thrown away.