Active, biodegradable packaging for oily products Date: October 30, 2014 Source: University of the Basque Country Summary: The increase in the presence of plastic in our lives is an unstoppable ...

North Kansas City-based Columbia Packaging Group developed a new 100% biodegradable line of food packaging products that is attracting interest from some of the nation's largest and most ...

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 ...

Genpak’s expansive line of foodservice items are designed for a wide range of applications, including to-go hinged food containers, plates, bowls and platters, serving trays and two-piece food ...

They then manipulated those fibers into mats that hold promise for a variety of products, like biodegradable — and even edible — food packaging. “In a proof-of-concept study, we demonstrated the ...

The product can take any shape or form that’s required. The beauty of the new packaging material is that once it’s wrapped around the food it remains sturdy, supporting the contents inside ...

Packaging is defined as the products used to wrap or protect goods, including food, beverages, medications and cosmetic products. The new packaging is intended for food items such as raw meat ...

YPACK's compostable packaging is made from a sustainable biopolymer, poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), produced from industry by-products cheese whey and micro-cellulose from ...

When testing their product to gauge its antimicrobial abilities, researchers found that exposure to various food bacteria and fungi or humidity stimulated the packaging to release antimicrobial ...

The development of this advanced food packaging material is part of the University's efforts to promote sustainable food tech solutions, that is aligned with the NTU 2025 strategic plan, which ...

That lineup includes 40-plus biodegradable products that provide a range of moisture and oil resistance to meet a variety of applications and serve as compliant packaging options in cities and ...