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 ...

The water-proof food packaging is made from a type of corn protein called zein, starch and other naturally derived biopolymers, infused with a cocktail of natural antimicrobial compounds (see video).

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 ...

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. The waterproof packaging uses a type of corn protein called zein, plus starch and other ...

Scientists have developed a new plant-based coating for food that could replace plastic. The biodegradable coating is environmentally sustainable, but also a public health solution thanks to its ...

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 ...

With food the top type of landfill waste in the United States, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher looks for ways to divert that waste into a process for making biodegradable ...

It's ironic that even though many people are starving, a great deal of food gets discarded because it spoils before it can be eaten. A new natural-source packaging material could help, by making foods ...

The Global Fresh Food Packaging Market is estimated to be valued at USD 97.75 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 131.34 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from ...

Scientists have developed a new ‘green plastic’ that is produced from gelatin, clay and a nano-emulsion of black pepper essential oil. Food packaging is a major cause of environmental pollution ...

It’s hard to imagine a time before traditional plastics became commonplace for many single-use food packaging and food-contact applications. It’s even harder to imagine a time without them using ...