Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers.
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …

Background The production of packaging has generated heightened interest among
researchers due to the repercussions of its disposal, particularly concerning petroleum …

Abstract “Food processing 4.0” concept denotes processing food in the current digital era by
harnessing fourth industrial revolution (called Industry 4.0) technologies to improve quality …

Nowadays, ammonia-responsive biopolymer-based intelligent active films are of great
interest for their huge potential in maintaining and monitoring the freshness of seafood …

Background Non-biodegradable food packaging (mainly plastic) and food waste are two
major concerns that cause severe environmental and economic challenges as well as …

Ideally, packaging materials should ensure the safety and quality of foods, without
contributing to environmental degradation. Consequently, there is interest in the …

The world is seeking hard for sustainable agricultural practices with one of the prime
objectives to improve crop yield through effective pest management. Scientific diaspora has …

The use of non-conventional starch sources to develop biodegradable and bioactive starch-
based films have attracted increasing attention recently. In this study, a nonconventional …

The growing global population challenges the food industry to ensure it remains safe for
consumption. Food waste caused by imbalances between production and handling creates …

Background For decades, the use of nonrenewable plastic food packaging has posed a
serious risk to the environment and its ecosystem. To address the issue, research has …