Claire Sand

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Packaging Technology and Research, LLC

Packaging Technology and Research, LLC

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I consult with food and packaging companies that need deep science and innovation…

Articles by Claire

Newsletter: Food Packaging Trends 2024: Sustainability Hacks, Industry Events, and More

By Claire Sand

Jan 17, 2024
Food Packaging Science For You To Use - Dec 2023

By Claire Sand

Dec 8, 2023
Food Packaging Science You Can Use - November 2023

By Claire Sand

Nov 1, 2023

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The LCA group of Agroscope has an open position:

The LCA group of Agroscope has an open position:

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I’m biased, but I think this is a great issue overall, particularly our cover story about the imperative to better integrate business acumen into…

I’m biased, but I think this is a great issue overall, particularly our cover story about the imperative to better integrate business acumen into…

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Another fantastic team effort launching our Low Sugar Smoothies across North America!

Another fantastic team effort launching our Low Sugar Smoothies across North America!

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Experience

Packaging Technology and Research, LLC
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  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Stillwater, MN
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Northlake, Illinois
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Munich, Bavaria
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Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Education

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1989 - 1992

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1987 - 1989
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1986 - 1989

study
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1982 - 1986

Volunteer Experience

Executive Board, Food Packaging Division

Executive Board, Food Packaging Division

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1990 - Present 34 years
Member

Member

CFANS | U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

1992 - Present 32 years
Alumni Association

Alumni Association

University of Minnesota

1992 - Present 32 years
Editorial Boards

Packaging Technology and Science Journal

Jan 2004 - Present 20 years 5 months

Education

Editorial Board and Peer Reviewer
Packaging Science and Technology Editorial Board

Packaging Science and Technology Editorial Board

John Wiley & Sons Singapore

2004 - Present 20 years
Commissioner, Stillwater Human Rights Commission

Commissioner, Stillwater Human Rights Commission

City of Stillwater, Minnesota - Local Government

2013 - Present 11 years

Human Rights
Reviewer

Reviewer

International Executive Service Corps (IESC)

Jan 2014

Economic Empowerment

Review applications in Kazakhstan.
Higher Education Review Board (HERB)

Higher Education Review Board (HERB)

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

2014 - Present 10 years
Stillwater Area WorkForce Development Committee,

Stillwater Area WorkForce Development Committee,

City of Stillwater, Minnesota - Local Government

2014 - Present 10 years
Editorial Board

Editorial Board

Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Therapy

2014 - Present 10 years
Editorial Board and Peer Reviewer

Critical Reviews in Food Science and technology

Jan 2014 - Present 10 years 5 months
Lifetime member, Strategic Relations Chair

Lifetime member, Strategic Relations Chair

Phi Tau Sigma: The Honor Society of Food Science and Technology

2014 - Present 10 years
Chair of Global Food Packaging Curricula

Chair of Global Food Packaging Curricula

International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)

2016 - Present 8 years
Co-Chair Food Waste

Co-Chair Food Waste

PAC Packaging Consortium

2018 - Present 6 years

A global initiative to reduce food waste through packaging improvements across the supply chain
Editorial Board

Critical Review in Food Science and Technology,

2019 - Present 5 years
Elected CoChair, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Elected CoChair, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1994 - 1995 1 year
Elected CoChair, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Elected CoChair, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

2017 - 2018 1 year
Elected to the Board of Directors of Michigan State University School of Packaging Alumni Associatio

Elected to the Board of Directors of Michigan State University School of Packaging Alumni Associatio

Michigan State University

1996 - 2003 7 years
Elected Membership Committee Chair, Michigan State University School of Packaging Alumni Association

Elected Membership Committee Chair, Michigan State University School of Packaging Alumni Association

Michigan State University

2000 - 2001 1 year
Elected as Secretary of Michigan State University School of Packaging Alumni Association

Elected as Secretary of Michigan State University School of Packaging Alumni Association

Michigan State University

1999 - 2000 1 year
Selected as Global Interests subcommittee, Institute of Food Technologists

Selected as Global Interests subcommittee, Institute of Food Technologists

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1997 - 2000 3 years
Selected as Task Force on Governance, Institute of Food Technologists

Selected as Task Force on Governance, Institute of Food Technologists

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1997 - 1998 1 year
Selected as National Councilor, Institute of Food Technologists

Selected as National Councilor, Institute of Food Technologists

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1996 - 1997 1 year
Elected as Chairperson, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Elected as Chairperson, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1993 - 1994 1 year
Elected as Chair-Elect, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Elected as Chair-Elect, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1992 - 1993 1 year
Selected as Newsletter Editor, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Selected as Newsletter Editor, Institute of Food Technologists Food Packaging Division

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1990 - 1993 3 years

Publications

Packaging Value Chain

DEStech Publications Inc. USA 2009
Textbook used in the Master of Science program in Packaging Science.

Other authors
Numerous

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Honors & Awards

Riester-Davis-Brody award for Lifetime achievement in food packaging,

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2020
Fellow, Institute of Food Technologists

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2017
Outstanding Researcher of the Year Nominee

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2003
2015 publications

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Sand, C.K., 2015. GFSI, BRC, SQF and beyond: Where food safety is heading and packaging’s role in getting us there. ADS technical conference May San Antonio.
Sand, C.K., 2015. Enabling your innovations using the packaging value chain. AMI’s conference on Multilayer Packaging Films June Chicago.
Sand, C.K., 2015. Enabling your innovations using the packaging value chain. IFT Webinar: https://www.pathlms.com/ift-learn-online/events/213/audio_slide_presentations/965
Dean's Recognition for excellence in multidisciplinary approach

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Recommendations received

Katie Mahoney

“I'm writing enthusiastically to recommend Dr. Claire Sand, a brilliant and inspiring food packaging scientist. I've had the pleasure of working with Claire since 2016. She's a unique expert in that she's mastered food packaging yet is always searching to learn more despite literally writing a book on food science! Claire stretches boundaries while keeping them grounded on planet Earth expectations. When working with her on marketing, she's willing to say, "Why not – let's see how that works," as often as she is ready to say, "Nope – that' won't work because... ." In my experience, that is a key trait of a leader who blends vision and practicality. I've enjoyed working with Claire and recommend working with her to anyone looking to work with a collaborative, passionate, and dedicated leader in the food packaging science field.”
LinkedIn User

“Claire provided strategic analysis of food packaging technology including packaging materials, food science, processing, and innovations that helped us devise our long and short term packaging strategy. As an effective and responsive team member she provided the detailed analysis and technical communication needed to build team knowledge and move projects forward. She translated essential technical information in an easy manner with context for our executive team”
Jane Boyce

“Claire has extremely strong technical and interpersonal skills. She is an expert in her field and accomplished and creative problem solver. Claire has a strong business sense and intuition. She is really responsive and understands people and how to navigate sensitive situations. Our experience with Claire has been very positive and we appreciate her intellect, insights, business acumen and interpersonal skills. ”
Brian Miller

“Claire was brought to my company to provide shelf life solutions, and has provided those solutions as well as assisted with other areas related to new machinery, seals, MAP, package design, and enhancing supplier value chain issues. Claire is honest, fair, and most of all she knows what she is doing! Claire brings together business and technical understanding in an excellent, cost effective way to add value.”
Douglas Reid

“I had the opportunity to work with Claire Sand on a number of food science engagements. She was able to develop training materials for our technical team, and provide a comprehensive overview of opportunities in food safety and processing technologies. Her positive demeanor is refreshing, and brings a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to the groups she works with.”

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I am looking forward to contributing to this important and timely webinar on the future of food packaging in Canada.

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Thrilled to announce that I've been awarded an ARC Industry Fellowship ! 🎉📷🔬Grateful for the support from HA TECH, University of Sydney School of…

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