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Produce coatings could help minimise plastic packaging

Plastic-free options for perishable produce popular again

Some countries such as France and Spain are leading the way in banning plastic packaging for supermarket perishables. During the pandemic, shoppers wanted the safety of plastic-wrapped produce. Now the trend is towards alternatives including produce coating and the technology that allows this. Interesting update from HortiDaily on plastic coating for perishable produce. 

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Harvard team unveils biodegradable, anti-microbial food packaging material

‘Smart’ food packaging material unveiled that could also extend shelf-life of fresh fruit by two to three days

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A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Harvard University claim to have developed the new ‘smart’ material that is biodegradable and and kills microbes that are harmful to humans. 

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French plastic packaging ban begins

New law banning plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables now in force
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New French law banning plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables is now in force. The ban is ‘a real revolution’ according to President Emmanuel Macron, as France takes the lead globally on this issue. Spain plans a similar ban from 2023. 

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