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 ...

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 ...

Where to Eat in November The best restaurants for right now: some date spots, some lunch spots, and yet more high-caliber Mexican that’s worth tracking down.

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 ...

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, ...

The degradation and spoilage of fruits and vegetables are natural processes that can lead to substantial food waste, a critical issue as the world grapples with food security challenges. Traditional ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Infusing prepared foods with an edible coating that contains green tea extract may lower consumers' chances of catching the highly contagious norovirus by eating contaminated food, new research ...