Although some active packaging technologies have been commercial for more than
20 years, their acceptance has not been widespread.Emerging developments, however,
will generate a 19% compound annual growth rate for the next five years with
active packaging forecast to attain a 7 billion unit usage by 2006, according
to a new study from Packaging Strategies, BRGTownsend, Inc., and food technologist
packaging expert Dr. Aaron Brody.