What are the main disadvantages of glass packaging for the food and beverage industries?

Answer:

The main disadvantages of glass packaging could be

  • breakage and subsequent loss of product
  • a hermetic seal that is more easily compromised
  • the increased possibility of broken glass contaminating the finished product
  • color changes of the product due to exposure to light
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