World of Coffee Dubai is a premier stage for international coffee innovation and sensory excellence. With Middle Eastern and European markets increasingly moving towards circular economy models, there ...

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).

Multiple research teams across the globe have developed biodegradable packaging materials built from plant fibers, producing films and papers that rival the mechanical strength of petroleum-based ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process. The research team from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and ...

Professor Ying-Chih Liao from the Department of Chemical Engineering at National Taiwan University has published a study in the Chemical Engineering Journal, presenting fully biodegradable food ...

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 ...

Disposal of food packaging is a major cause of environmental pollution worldwide. More than 350 million metric tons of plastic are produced every year, and 85% of the garbage dumped in the oceans is ...

The work is aimed at reducing the use of plastic in packaging while maintaining processing and performance standards.

Food packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and shelf life of food products. By acting as a protective barrier against external factors, such as moisture, oxygen, and ...

“Biodegradable” has become one of the most reassuring words in modern packaging. It appears on coffee cups, shopping bags and food containers, implying a promise: this product is better for the ...

Biodegradable bioplastics have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional plastics in the current scenario of growing demand for sustainable materials. However, the high costs associated with ...