Table A2

Interviewees description

Code nameRoleCompanySmart packaging usage/production
IN1Packaging expertResearch in a Dutch UniversityNot applicable
IN2Packaging expertResearch in a Dutch UniversityNot applicable
IN3CSR managerGroup of companies focused on marketing, packaging and distribution of fruits and vegetables to UK, Germany, France and the Nordic countriesDo not use it yet, but are currently conducting research for future implementation
IN4Packaging expertResearch in a Dutch UniversityNot applicable
IN5Packaging managerDutch company that imports, packs and distributes organic fruits and vegetables in Europe, the USA, Canada and the far EastImplemented it in the past but no longer use it
IN6Packaging managerDiscount retailer in the NetherlandsDo not use it
IN7Innovation consultantManagement consulting companyNot applicable
IN8Packaging managerImporter of fruits and vegetables in EuropeDo not use it
IN9Sustainable consultant responsible for packaging, food waste, energy and emissionsRetailer in the Netherlands that offers quick, easy and cheap solutions for its customersDo not use it but are currently conducting research for future implementation
IN10Analyst in the food and agribusiness supply chain team in the NetherlandsFinancial services provider for the food and agribusiness sectorNot applicable
IN11Marketing managerPackaging manufacturer in the NetherlandsDo not produce it
IN12Responsible for the global packaging suppliers within the food safety and quality team in the UKMultinational food and beverage companyDo not use it
IN13Packaging managerDutch company that supplies and distributes fruits and vegetables to international supermarkets, wholesalers, caterers and the processing industryDo not use it
IN14Communications directorA smart packaging association which aims at reducing waste and increasing the profitability of supply chain actors by the implementation of smart packaging technologyNot applicable
IN15Analyst in the food and agribusiness supply chain team in the USA. Within the team, there is more focus on consumer, food, logistics and packagingFinancial services provider for the food and agribusiness sectorNot applicable
IN16Global market manager in post-harvest care in ChileCompany from Spain which offers post-harvest solutions for air filtration and gas purificationProduce active packaging (ethylene scavenger sachet)
IN17Senior sustainable packaging expertInstitute from the Netherlands that advises companies about sustainable packagingNot applicable
IN18Project managerConsortium of companies from Belgium, in the food and packaging industry and their suppliers, responsible for helping companies to improve their food packaging and supports them with daily packaging and innovationsNot applicable
IN19Technical sales directorCompany from the UK that produce innovative technologies that extend the freshness and quality of fresh foodProduce active packaging

Source(s): Authors’ own work.

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