Packaging of the final product is arguably more important, and also more demanding, in the food and beverage production industry than in any other. Consumers must be convinced, in large part by the packaging, that the product meets their expectations in relation to factors such as quality, freshness and safety. This is also often the last point at which contamination can enter the product. And, of course, the amount of product placed in individual packages must be reliably measured, and amounts must often be checked separately for quality control purposes.
