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The edible packaging market is projected to take a bigger bite out of single-use plastic sales in the coming years. Which packaging innovations – fit for human consumption – are turning heads? Just a ...

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 ...

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a new material using plant-based cellulose and milk protein. Their findings were published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.

Milk protein and cellulose derived from plants can be electrospun into thin fibers for use in mats that could be used for biodegradable and edible food packaging, according to a new study by ...

Advanced packaging mechanisms play a vital role in reducing food waste and ensuring the maintenance of quality during storage. An incredible challenge faced by the food industry is the development of ...

Researchers created nanofiber mats as a proof of concept, highlighting their potential for sustainable uses including edible food packaging, wound dressings, cosmetics, and filtration. (Nanowerk News) ...