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FFAR Scientific Program Director Discusses Packaging Innovation & Collaborative Research

November 16, 2025

Food Systems

In a recent episode of Sustainable Packaging, FFAR Scientific Program Director Constance Gewa joined host Cory Connors to discuss FFAR’s role in supporting packaging innovation, including the newly launched Packaging Innovation Program. The conversation highlighted the importance of collaborative partnerships among academia, industry and government to tackle food system challenges and fuel real-world solutions.

Listen to the full interview on the Sustainable Packaging Podcast.

Sustainable Packaging Podcast cover. Host, Cory Conners, is smiling. — *Source: Sustainable Packaging Podcast*