Packaging

Sustainable food packaging from meat and seafood waste: bioactive compounds, extraction, and innovation

- BackgroundThe growing demand for sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics has intensified research into food packaging materials derived from meat and seafood processing byproducts. These...

Bacterial nanocellulose composites for sustainable food packaging: a strategy to reduce postharvest loss in fresh produce

- Postharvest losses (PHLs) in fresh produce have significantly affected the economic growth, environmental sustainability, market commercialization, and overall food security. These challenges require...

Oligomeric lactic acid nanoplastics induce intrauterine growth restriction in mice by disrupting GATA2-mediated placental vascular development

26/03/2026 - Humans are increasingly exposed to "eco-friendly" biodegradable...

Physicochemical, thermal, and structural properties of cocoa pod husk: an analysis of the convective drying effect as a valorization strategy

- IntroductionCocoa pod husk (CPH), an important by-product of cocoa processing, remains underutilized despite its rich composition. This study evaluates the physicochemical properties of...

Plant?Based Biopolymer Composites for Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging: Global Insights, Recent Advances, and Future Research Directions

- Plant?based biopolymer composites are promising eco?friendly solutions for sustainable food packaging. This review explores their development, functionalization, and challenges, highlighting...