Emerging Trends in Sustainable Packaging of Food Products: An Updated Review
Overview
Food waste harms our world. Wasted food and disposed packaging hurt nature. Over 90% of lost food fills landfills. This review looks at sustainable packaging materials. It focuses on food safety, less environmental harm, and longer shelf life.
Sustainable Packaging Materials
Biologically based materials work well. Paper, wood fiber, and cellulose nanoparticles break down naturally. These materials reduce plastic waste. They also keep food fresh for a longer time.
Innovations in Packaging Technology
Researchers use bio-based bioplastics and films with nanoparticles. These films offer strong barriers to oxygen and moisture. Active packaging adds antimicrobial agents and antioxidant inorganic nanoparticles. This design stops microbe growth and keeps food safe.
Benefits of Antimicrobial Bio-Nanocomposites
Antimicrobial bio-nanocomposites extend shelf life. They work by stopping microbes from growing. This action helps food stay fresh and reduces spoilage and waste.
Economic Aspects
Bio-based packaging saves money over time. It cuts energy use and lowers long-term costs. Using these materials means less reliance on fossil fuels. This change helps both the economy and nature.
Challenges and Future Directions
Sustainable packaging must improve its performance. Current materials work but do not always match conventional plastics. Ongoing research aims to boost their function, durability, and production scale.
Key Takeaways
- Bio-based materials like cellulose and wood fibers lower environmental impact.
- Nanoparticle films block oxygen and moisture to fight microbes.
- Antimicrobial bio-nanocomposites keep food fresh longer and safely.
- Cost and energy savings make bio-based packaging economically smart.
- Future work will fix performance issues for wider use.
References:
Arshad, M.T., Hassan, S., Shehzadi, R., et al. (2025). Emerging Trends in Sustainable Packaging of Food Products: An Updated Review. Journal of Natural Fibers, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2025.2505608
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