There has been a significant increase in the development of edible films and coatings in
recent times, and this is expected to have a significant impact on the quality of fruit and …

Intake of fruits and vegetables has been linked with various health benefits. Fruits and
vegetables can be consumed either fresh or processed. Production and consumption of …

The market size of fresh and minimally-processed fruits and vegetables (MPFVs) have
grown rapidly in the last years as a result of consumer attitudes change due to their …

Edible coatings are an environmentally friendly technology that is applied on many products
to control moisture transfer, gas exchange or oxidation processes. Edible coatings can …

A comprehensive and accessible textbook, Food Packaging: Principles and Practice,
Second Edition presents an integrated approach to understanding the principles underlying …

Consumption of fruit and vegetable products has dramatically increased in the United States
by more than 30% during the past few decades. It is also estimated that about 20% of all …

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology offers the possibility to retard the
respiration rate and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, and is increasingly used globally …

The development of new edible coatings with improved functionality and performance for
fresh and minimally processed fruits is one of the challenges of the post harvest industry. In …

Ongoing global drive for a healthier diet has led to a rise in demand for convenient and fresh
food produce, with high nutritional value and free of additives. Minimally fresh processed …

Processing of fruits and vegetables generates physiological stresses in the still living cut
tissue, leading to quality deterioration and shorter shelf life as compared with fresh intact …