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• Theron (“T”) Downes is professor emeritus at Michigan State University’s School of Packaging and also principal in T.W. Downes and Associates. In his academic career, he was involved in research and consulting on packaging materials issues, including some international work, especially on polymer properties, package/product compatibility, nutrient and quality retention, heat and mass transport, and shelf life of moisture- and oxygen-sensitive foods. Earlier he was a scientist in process analysis and development engineering at Thomas J. Lipton Inc.

Start-up seeks cost-effective packaging for a gourmet item
I am starting a gourmet brownie business. I want to individually wrap the brownies in something that is close-fitting, has a tight seal and looks "elegant." I also want to keep the labor cost down. I've tried a portable constant heat sealer with cellophane bags but the result reminds me of a package of saltine crackers. Not the luxury item I had in mind. Plastic wrap looks better but the seal and protection is not as good as cellophane. It also takes longer to wrap with plastic. Is there an automated method without an exorbitant cost? Are there companies that will package products for you?
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