This comprehensive review delves into the vital role of edible coatings in extending the shelf
life of agricultural and finished food products while advancing sustainability. Such …

Tropical fruits, predominantly cultivated in Southeast Asia, are esteemed for their nutritional
richness, distinctive taste, aroma, and visual appeal when consumed fresh. However …

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 …

There is a growing interest in utilizing renewable biomass resources to manufacture
environmentally friendly active food packaging, against the petroleum-based polymers …

Antimicrobial nano-based edible packaging, which has become more popular and
sustainable as compared to synthetic packaging systems, needs to be adopted by most of …

Strawberry is an important and highly nutritious fruit crop that undergoes various postharvest
qualitative losses. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the synergistic effect of …

Protein-based films and coatings are highly biodegradable and represent sustainable
alternatives to petroleum-based materials. These materials possess commendable barrier …

The choice of an appropriate packaging materials enhances the shelf life and improves
quality of food during transportation, storage, and distribution. Development and innovations …

Using renewable resources for food packaging not only helps reduce our dependence on
fossil fuels but also minimizes the environmental impact associated with traditional plastics …

The post-harvest losses (PHLs) of vegetables and fruits (VFs) present a major challenge in
the global agricultural sector. For safeguarding the integrity of our food supply and extending …