With an estimated 850 million people in the world lacking adequate amounts of food, Sealed Air is actively engaged in both food donation programs and identifying contributions where Sealed Air food packaging technology and systems can make a difference in addressing the problem of world hunger by reducing food spoilage.

Our world hunger efforts focus on the unavailability of food as part of a larger issue of “access” to sufficient amounts of safe and quality foods – especially in developing countries where food supplies are often adequate at the national level but large portions of hard-won harvests are often lost and fresh foodstuffs never reach the table because of poor transportation or deterioration and spoilage during storage.

We believe that by working together with our partners throughout the supply chain, we can help developing countries harness new technologies, capture and share knowledge and use sustainable production practices for improving yield, packaging and distribution of food crops – not only helping farmers expand crop production to meet their own needs, but to generate a saleable surplus that can be linked to other markets.

Learn more:

• Read an article by Sealed Air CEO Bill Hickey on food waste and chronic hunger
• Watch a video - Food Waste Devastates Individuals, Economies and the Environment

Like many corporations around the World, Sealed Air and its employees are prepared to respond quickly and appropriately to relief efforts in times of crisis. The Company partners with leading nonprofit organizations and international relief organizations to identify ways our products, technology and expertise can aid and support communities after a natural disaster.

While time and resources may sometimes be limited, Sealed Air employees believe the opportunity to make a difference are boundless. In addition to their busy schedules, Sealed Air employees around the world seek ways to share their time and talents with those in need.