leading to a reduction in food quality and limiting the types of packaging materials that can be used. Dr. Jo Ann Ratto, team leader, AMET, NSRDEC CFD, said that the implementation of a non-foil ...

Their research highlights how these biopolymer-based coatings can present ideal alternatives to preservatives and conventional plastic packaging materials in preserving foods, especially ...

Image: Mady70 / Shutterstock From cucumbers and carrots to zucchinis and bananas, France has now banned plastic wrapping on some 30 types of fruit and vegetables in a bid to reduce waste.

According to the study, non-essential primary packaging may be eliminated entirely ... But not all fruit and vegetables are suited to loose sale due to high perishability or fragility.