reviewFoodsMar 2, 2023GOLD OA

Sustainable and Bio-Based Food Packaging: A Review on Past and Current Design Innovations

FVFlorencia VersinoFOFlorencia OrtegaYMYuliana MonroySRSandra RiveroOVOlivia V. López

Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas · Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

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 supply chain inefficiencies and damage during transport and handling. Packaging design and materials innovations represent real opportunities to reduce food waste within the supply chain. Besides, changes in people's lifestyles have increased the demand for high-quality, fresh, minimally processed, and ready-to-eat food products with extended shelf-life, that need to meet strict and constantly renewed food safety regulations. In this regard, accurate monitoring of food quality and spoilage is necessary to diminish both health hazards and food…

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  • Food packaging
  • Current (fluid)
  • Business
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Engineering
  • Natural resource economics
  • Environmental science
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Responsible consumption and production
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