NanoPack Stakeholder Survey

Introducing NanoPack

The aim of the NanoPack project is to implement a new food packaging material based on nanotechnology that preserves the freshness of food products and extends shelf-life by up to 25%. This is achieved by releasing natural essential oils into the food environment, which stops the growth of bacteria and mould. To ensure that the essential oils retain their antimicrobial activity, they are incorporated into halloysite nanotubes, which are then embedded into the plastic packaging film. As a result, the quality and safety of the food are maintained while food waste and foodborne illnesses are reduced. The technology is further explained in this short animation.

With this survey, we would like to know more about your impressions of NanoPack and active packaging in general. This survey will take approximately 4 minutes to complete and all information provided will be treated confidentially.

NanoPack is a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 720815.

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* 1. In which country are you based?

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which stakeholder group do you represent?

Researcher

Raw material provider

Packaging material producer

Food manufacturer

Retailer

Consumer

Logistics/Distribution

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Based on the description and short animation above, what is your overall impression of the NanoPack technology?

Very negative

Very positive

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* 4. NanoPack uses naturally occurring nanotubes from mineral clay and essential oils extracted from plants. What is your impression about the use of these natural ingredients in food packaging?

Very negative

Very positive

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* 5. Please rank the following aspects of new food packaging technologies from most (1) to least (6) important

Biodegradability

(Consumer) health & safety

Recyclability

Price

Made from renewable materials

Product preservation

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* 6. Please rank the following aspects of packaging that NanoPack should address from most (1) to least (4) important

Extending food shelf-life

Reducing food waste

Reducing food-borne illness

Possibility of expanding target markets

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* 7. In your opinion, what would be your main concerns about producing NanoPack packaging? (select max 3)

Using nanotechnology

Using essential oils

Safety

Cost of the raw materials

Quality control

Regulatory barriers

Please use this space to explain your answer if you wish.

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* 8. In your opinion, what type of active packaging solutions are most needed by the food industry? (select max 3)

Antioxidant packaging – actively reduces oxidation of foods

Antimicrobial packaging – actively reduces the growth of microorganisms in foods

Oxygen-scavenging packaging – helps to remove oxygen from a closed package

Moisture-control packaging – helps to control the water vapour in a closed packaged

Modified atmosphere packaging – replaces oxygen with other inert gases in a closed package

Ethylene-scavenging – slows the production of ethylene gas to inhibit ripening

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* 1. In which country are you based?

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* 2. Which stakeholder group do you represent?

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* 3. Based on the description and short animation above, what is your overall impression of the NanoPack technology?

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* 4. NanoPack uses naturally occurring nanotubes from mineral clay and essential oils extracted from plants. What is your impression about the use of these natural ingredients in food packaging?

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* 5. Please rank the following aspects of new food packaging technologies from most (1) to least (6) important

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* 6. Please rank the following aspects of packaging that NanoPack should address from most (1) to least (4) important

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* 7. In your opinion, what would be your main concerns about producing NanoPack packaging? (select max 3)

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* 8. In your opinion, what type of active packaging solutions are most needed by the food industry? (select max 3)

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* 9. Do you have any comments or questions about NanoPack?