Step into a supermarket and you will likely see plenty of plastic net packaging, conveniently bagging together onions, oranges, limes or lemons. That might not be ideal for the environment but it is ...

Many CPG companies are investing in more sustainable packaging types, including biodegradable options, to reduce the plastic in their supply chain and to meet consumer demands for greener alternatives ...

A team of scientists has developed biodegradable food packaging made from corn protein and other naturally-derived bioplymers infused with a mixture of natural antimicrobial oils that can extend the ...

Biodegradable packaging from mycellium and agriculture waste produced by S.Lab for Loreal. A German pharmacist invented polystyrene in 1839. Today, the production of polystyrene produces more than ...

A recent review in Processes presents various aspects of edible food packaging, focusing on single-use, fast-dissolving edible pouches. Plastic food packaging, typically non-biodegradable, is a ...

Plastic pollution and disposal of single use plastic packaging is a huge sustainability issue in need of innovative solutions: latest results from the EU-funded project YPACK show that an innovative ...

Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn has announced that it is to begin offering all fresh organic fruit and vegetables in biodegradable packaging. Dick Boer, general manager of Albert Heijn, said the ...

Scientists from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Nanyang Technological University Singapore have developed a biodegradable food packaging material that kills harmful microbes and could ...

Packaging that can protect fruits and vegetables during transport and in stores is vital for sustaining product quality while reducing waste. Yet leveraging the most effective options can be arduous ...