Mylar Food Storage Bags: 5-Year Outlook
The next 5 years promise increasing investment in new and exciting technologies for mylar food storage bags. Unfortunately, new government regulations will interrupt innovation and slow early adopters. Nevertheless, growth will likely be high, and we can expect mylar bags to become ever more popular over the next 5 years and beyond.
There Are New Technologies on the Horizon
Smart Packaging is a catch-all term covering three different technologies, each with its own purpose – Active, Intelligent, and Connected. These technologies have arisen from the need for companies to provide better services, align their values to their consumers, and differentiate themselves from their competitors. Regardless of their origin, these three innovative mechanisms promise to move mylar bags into new territory in the coming years.
Intelligent Packaging comes equipped with a sensor embedded to monitor the bag's contents. The type of sensor may be different depending on the bag's intended use, but common examples are hygrometers, oxygen detectors, and thermometers. These tools provide the user information on the bag's performance and allow them to make necessary changes or replacements to prevent food spoilage or waste.
Some mylar bags have interiors coated with materials that interact with the contents to improve shelf life. This mechanism is called Active Packaging. An example of Active Packaging would be a mylar bag coated with a substance that prevents all wavelengths of light from passing through, even infrared. Another would be a bag that actively regulates moisture, keeping internal humidity at a preselected level instead of keeping it constant.
Connected Packaging is more of a marketing tool than something to help the mylar storage bag do its job more effectively. Manufacturers will provide consumers with links to information and content using RFID chips or QR codes. This info can run the gamut from engagement and marketing activities to information updates about the bags and their origins. Consequently, Connected Packaging helps build a relationship between the manufacturer and the end-user, fostering trust and building community.
Governments and Markets Will Seek Accountability for Manufacturers
Manufacturers of mylar food storage bags may face closer scrutiny over the next 5 years. As consumers and governments push for more eco-friendly products and manufacturing practices, regulatory bodies are preparing to hold manufacturers accountable for their carbon footprint. Moreover, consumers will continue to take a greater interest in the companies from whom they purchase goods – making an unforgiving marketplace for companies who do not share their values. Luckily, many mylar storage bag manufacturers are focusing on sustainability, and the industry is poised to keep up with and stay ahead of any new regulations.
Mylar Food Storage Bags Will Grow in Popularity
COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on food buying and storage behavior. More people than ever buy food online, which disproportionately uses mylar packaging. In addition, the convenience of small, portion-sized mylar storage bags has increased drastically with the increase of people staying at home. This trend may continue over the next 5 years, as consumers maintain usage for convenience as their lives become increasingly busy in the wake of the pandemic.
Although the difficulty of recycling mylar bags has slowed their adoption slightly, this issue seems likely to recede soon. Companies like TerraCycle and others offer recycling services for mylar food storage bags, and the facilities and expertise required to recycle mylar are becoming more common and less expensive.
A Great 5 Years Ahead for Mylar Food Storage
Current trends suggest that mylar food storage bags will only become more popular in the future. New technologies will improve on their already best-in-industry effectiveness. Furthermore, as they prove to be more eco-friendly than previously thought, mylar bags will stay ahead of regulations. Driven by high consumer demand, well-made mylar food storage bags will become an integral part of the green economy over the next 5 years.
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