Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Ashok Kumar, Rewa Kulshrestha and Chandani Sen

Abstract:
Packaging is an inevitable part of food production, storage, marketing and distribution system. Traditional food packages act as passive barriers that delay the adverse effects of the environment on the food product. In the past few decades, the concept of intelligent and active packaging has been evolved that work in synergy to create what is called a “smart” packaging. Active packaging takes some action on food environment, while intelligent packaging senses and shares the information regarding some food quality. Sustainability, processing and nutritional preferences, demographic shifts, safety and shelf-stability are the key driving forces for changing food packaging system. The current trend of consumers seeking for environmental-friendly packaging forces towards biodegradable packaging. The objective of this review is to present an overview of recent innovations in food packaging.