Several techniques have been developed to preserve the quality of horticultural products throughout the supply chain. Edible coatings represent a promising technology as they can improve quality and ...

People waste a lot of food. In America alone, the National Resources Defense Council estimates that as much as 40 percent of the food people buy ends up in the trash, not to mention the perfectly-good ...

Soon, you’ll be able to get a box of freshly picked, sweet strawberries from the grocery store or local farm stand. But it’s disappointing when you get them home and find that the ones at the bottom ...

The natural waxy coating on fruits is often stripped during washing after harvest. Edible lac resin coatings—derived from insects— restore this protective layer, ensuring produce stays fresh and ...

In a recent review published in the journal Foods, researchers collated available literature on edible coatings and their potential in the food industry. Their research highlights how these biopolymer ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 2013 — The scientist who turned fresh-cut apple slices into a popular convenience food, available ready-to-eat in grocery stores, school cafeterias and fast-food restaurants, ...

Sam Dean Can’t Resist the Carnitas Stand “When they give me half a pound of meat on top of the tortilla, I do not object.” ...

A day or two can make all the difference — especially if you’re an avocado. According to the Department of Agriculture, between 30% and 40% of the food supply in the U.S. is wasted. Much of that waste ...

A food-tech startup called Apeel Sciences debuted its avocados at every Costco and Harps Food Stores location in the US. Apeel has created an invisible, edible coating that food suppliers can spray on ...

The science pros at TKOR explain 100 percent edible hydrodipping, turning a mesmerizing coating technique into a fully consumable art form.

North America holds a 36.7% share in the edible films and coatings market, driven by rising demand for sustainable packaging and eco-friendly products. The region's focus on sustainability has led to ...

A strawberry enveloped in an edible CBD coating (left) still appeared fresh compared to an untreated berry (right) after 15 days. Credit: Adapted from ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2023, DOI: ...