A growing global population will require an adequate food supply. In the industrial nations, up to 40 percent of all food is thrown away today. We will not be able to afford such waste in future. Packaging plays an important role in the food supply by protecting the content during transportation and preserving its freshness longer. Products from ALTANA for the packaging industry are indispensable for modern packaging. One special innovation is a PVC- and plasticizer-free sealant that is resistant to both sterilization and pasteurization – and is thus ideal for keeping foods fresh longer.