Food contact coatings
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New biodegradable film produced from cocoa shell nanofibrils
A new study aims at the future application of cocoa shell nanofibers in the production of edible films, coatings, and packaging materials. It recommends their application in cocoa and chocolate products...
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Reducing oxidative effects while drying kiwifruit
A new paper proposes applying pectin coatings enriched with antioxidant compounds as pre-treatment for kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) drying process.
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Active components for application in antimicrobial food packaging
A recent investigation was aimed to develop films and coatings based on natural biopolymers and active components, with physicochemical and functional properties for application in antimicrobial packaging....
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New edible coating formulation to preserve avocados
A new study describes a novel antimicrobial ZnO nanoparticles-added polysaccharide edible coating for the preservation of postharvest avocado.
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PPG to expand coatings manufacturing capacity for packaging applications
PPG has announced an expansion of its coatings manufacturing capacity in Europe for packaging applications. The investments at sites in The Netherlands and Poland are intended to support growing customer...
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Teknos and Brightplus develop novel solutions for food packaging
Coating manufacturer Teknos is developing a new, bio-based barrier coating for food packaging together with biosourced materials company Brightplus. The objective of the cooperation is to develop bio-based...
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European Refucoat Project develops novel food packaging
The Refucoat Project has developed innovative, efficient, bioplastic food packaging production processes. One of project’s greatest innovations was the formulation of bacteriophage-based coatings.