Abstract
The application of nanotechnology in different areas of food packaging is an emerging field that will grow rapidly in the coming years. Advances in food safety have yielded promising results leading to the development of intelligent packaging (IP). By these containers, it is possible to monitor and provide information of the condition of food, packaging, or the environment. This article describes the role of the different concepts of intelligent packaging. It is possible that this new technology could reach enhancing food safety, improving pathogen detection time, and controlling the quality of food and packaging throughout the supply chain.
Highlights
Globalization and dynamism in the exchange of products, along with reduced time for selection/cooking with fresh ingredients, and the growing interest in health safety and environment are the main challenges and enhance the development of new improved packaging concepts [1]
According to [2], among packaging optimization strategies to reduce food waste, there are size diversification to help consumers buy the right amount and new packaging designs to prevent the loss of scent and the appropriate moisture content [3]
Nanotechnology enables the application of nanosensors in the food packaging to control their quality, during the various stages of the logistic process, and to ensure product quality to the final consumer [51]
Summary
Globalization and dynamism in the exchange of products, along with reduced time for selection/cooking with fresh ingredients, and the growing interest in health safety and environment are the main challenges and enhance the development of new improved packaging concepts [1]. Ergonomics in the consumption of a food product is related to minimizing physical effort and discomfort to transport, store, use, and dispose of the container [6]. It has been shown that the physical characteristics and improved containment aspect of food packaging are expectations that affect sales of products and consumer attitudes [7]. According to [8], the global market for active and intelligent packaging will double between 2011 and 2021, growing at an annual rate of 8% until 2016, reaching US $17,230 million, and later at an annual rate of 7, 7%, reaching US $24,650. Several relevant markets are forecasted for this type of packaging over the decade; the most important is United States, with an annual growth of 7.4%, reaching US $3,600 million, followed by Japan, the second largest market, reaching a size of US $2,360 million; Australia, US $1,690 million; UK, US $1,270 million; and Germany, US $1,400 million
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