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Packaging and food safety: why is “less” not always better?

Packaging can play a role in protecting food, extending shelf life and preventing waste. In a sustainability decision it is worth considering the full life cycle of the food and its actual use.

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FAO — Food losses and waste in sustainable food systems

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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Macrovia supports planning and informed choices; it does not replace personal healthcare.