The Jordan Harbinger Show 1082: Food Packaging | Skeptical Sunday
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Nov 24, 2024 
Jessica Wynn, a writer and co-host, delves into the fascinating world of food packaging, detailing its evolution from natural materials to modern innovations. She highlights how packaging influences consumer behavior, with colors and designs triggering emotional responses. Insights on smart packaging technology and its potential for improving food safety are shared. The conversation also addresses the role of sustainable practices in shaping the industry's future, encouraging consumers to support brands that prioritize eco-friendly packaging.
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Early Food Packaging
- Early humans used natural containers like shells and leaves.
- Later, they developed woven baskets and animal hide bags, leading to food storage around 8000 BC.
Storage and Wrapping Advancements
- Pottery emerged around 5000 BC, enabling storage in bowls and other vessels.
- Paper was invented in China around 100 AD, later used for wrapping food.
Napoleon and Canned Food
- Napoleon offered a reward for food preservation methods for his soldiers.
- This led to a French chef's discovery of preserving food in sealed tin containers sterilized by boiling.