A large portion of food is lost due to the damage caused by different environmental factors
such as moisture, oxidation, irradiation, microbial contamination, and others. Thus, food …

In recent years, there has been a growing attempt to manipulate various properties of
biodegradable materials to use them as alternatives to their synthetic plastic counterparts …

Future technologies and systemic innovation are critical for the profound transformation the
food system needs. These innovations range from food production, land use and emissions …

The extensive use of petroleum-based synthetic and non-biodegradable materials for
packaging applications has caused severe environmental damage. The rising demand for …

There is growing concern about the use of plastic in packaging for food materials, as this
results in increased plastic waste materials in the environment. To counter this, alternative …

Plastic packaging is essential nowadays. However, the huge environmental problem caused
by landfill disposal of non-biodegradable polymers in the end of life has to be minimized and …

Fresh produce is recognized as highly beneficial for human health. The substantial changes
in the life-style of populations and upturn awareness about nutritional aspects of dietary …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of functional properties of the
polysaccharide-based component and their application in develo** edible film and …

Plastics being synthetic polymers boast many benefits like strength, flexibility, persistence
and longevity, however, being non-biodegradable they are a menace for the environment …

The amount of plastics used globally today exceeds a million tonnes annually, with an
alarming annual growth. The final result is that plastic packaging is thrown into the …