FRUITS and vegetables are an important sub-sector in the agricultural sector because they are valued as protective food. They are very rich source of minerals, vitamins providing more energy per unit ...

Consumers' preference for eco-friendly practices is driving retailers and producers to seek reliable innovations for fresh produce.

Step into a supermarket and you will likely see plenty of plastic net packaging, conveniently bagging together onions, oranges, limes or lemons. That might not be ideal for the environment but it is ...

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Balancing sustainability and food safety, this article explores advancements in packaging materials that extend shelf life and minimize environmental impact.

Packaging that can protect fruits and vegetables during transport and in stores is vital for sustaining product quality while reducing waste. Yet leveraging the most effective options can be arduous ...

“In the case of loose products, and vegetables stored in open packages, these methods are usually unsuitable. And consumers don’t have many other means apart from the refrigerator with which to ...

The FreshTech innovation – formerly known as FreshPack – created at the University of Helsinki can help maintain the freshness of fruits and vegetables in conditions where the temperature cannot ...

Plastic packaging is still ubiquitous in most supermarkets, and trying to reduce it should be a key priority, environmental activists say. A German firm has developed net packaging based on corn ...