A new law banning plastic packaging on most fruit and vegetables comes into effect in France from New Year's day. Cucumbers, lemons and oranges are among the 30 varieties banned from being wrapped ...

Tamarind seed gum has long been used as a food thickener, but in Japan it is also being developed into a biodegradable plastic that could be used for everything from flexible food packaging and ...

Last year the UK's second biggest supermarket reduced plastic packaging by just 1% and ... It says it has the highest proportion of loose fruit and vegetable sales of any supermarket and it ...

FreshTech uses a safe and bio-based pad integrated into the packaging of fresh produce. The technology works well in unsealed packages at room temperature. About 86% of food waste comes from fresh ...

In general, all fruits and vegetables need to breathe. Don't squish them too close together, and if you put them in plastic bags, make sure there are air holes. Read next ...

Global sales of thin walled plastic containers industry are estimated to be valued at USD 35,735 million in 2024. The market is anticipated to reach USD 54,315 million by 2034. Th ...