The Natural Mineral That Could Kill Plastic Food Packaging Forever
Food Tech Talk · 2025-05-27 · 31 min
Episode notes
What if you could extend food shelf life while also reducing plastic waste? In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Johnathan Raineau, President of Copperprotek USA, to discuss how copper-based antimicrobial technology is transforming the future of food packaging. Learn how this FDA-approved innovation uses natural copper minerals to safely extend shelf life by up to 40%, while potentially cutting the number of plastic layers in packaging by half. Introducing AskReg by Trustwell - Your AI-Powered Regulatory Assistant. From food safety to nutritional labeling, get fast, accurate answers backed by verified sources - across the U.S., Canada, EU, and more. Just $299/year - and get 25% off with code PODCAST25 . To claim your discount, visit Johnathan shares the science behind these patented copper microparticles and how they actively combat harmful bacteria like Listeria across various points in the supply chain - from production surfaces to final packaging.
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