Food, Packaging & Sustainability
The FRESH initiative is a multi-disciplinary hub for innovation and research to address sustainability across the food value chain. FRESH was established at Clemson University with generous philanthropic support from the Sonoco Foundation. With top academic experts involved in every step of the food value chain, FRESH serves as a catalyst and unifier on campus, working closely with external partners. Clemson is positioned to drive solutions through faculty-sponsored research, student projects and the FRESH annual Food, Packaging and Sustainability Summit.
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Mission
To develop innovative solutions across the circular food value chain by advancing collaboration and leveraging the expertise of stakeholders in academia and industry.
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Vision
To drive advances in sustainability by looking holistically at the circular food value chain and identifying opportunities that reimagine processes, technologies, and behaviors.
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab
FRESH believes that sustainability advances can occur at every vertical of the food value chain. With top academic experts involved in every step of the food value chain, Clemson is positioned to drive solutions. Click on each section of the food value chain to see research from Clemson experts.
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FRESH is pleased to present the 5th annual Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit at Clemson University, a comprehensive program that embodies our holistic approach to the sustainability of food and packaging across the entire value chain. Filled with insights from esteemed thought leaders in both industry and academia, the Summit serves as a dynamic platform for exploring collaborative efforts, innovative solutions, and forward-thinking ideas through a variety of presentations and engaging events. The Theme for the 2025 Summit is “Creating Value While Advancing Sustainability”. The program will explore ways to reframe sustainability using a value creation approach.
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Test any material in-lab (respirometry), in-field (in-vessel), in-plants, in-worms, and in-home via ASTM D5338 and D6400 standards using our live waste stream at Clemson University.
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