While the WHO declares pandemic viral warning around the globe, the solutions to limit the spread and reduce the risk for future outbreaks is current is on the agenda of big institutions.
Since reportedly thought the outbreak in China has started with whole meat and fish products and overall flexible packaging consumption is quite low comparing to Japan, US and Western Europe; this outbreak might make a spark in flexible packaging industry in China. In addition, to reduce possible upcoming outbreaks, flexible packaging might be considered as a solid precaution. Since, the food products are way much safer in flexible packaging from possible infections and because flexible packaging is more environment friendly than rigid packaging, industry pioneers are expecting a spark in the flexible packaging industry as the result.