The world's population is growing, which requires more resources, including food. Some
necessary foods, such as berries, are very perishable fresh products that suffer …

Consumers are now more concerned about food safety and hygiene following the COVID-19
pandemic. Antimicrobial packaging has attracted increased interest by reducing …

Berries are one of the most challenging products to preserve after harvest due to their high
perishability and short shelf life. Ventilated packaging plays a key role in maintaining fruit …

The current study aims to develop eco-friendly and economical chitosans with a wide range
of applications using organic acids for shrimp shells demineralization. Chitosan samples …

Solid-lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are an innovative group of nanosystems used to deliver
medicine to their respective targets with better efficiency and bioavailability in contrast to …

Microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) are a diverse group of volatile organic
compounds that microorganisms may produce and release into the environment. These …

Developing bioactive food packaging, capable of extending the shelf life of fruits, has
received increasing attention in recent years. The present study highlights the interest in …

Strawberries are highly perishable fruits with significant post-harvest losses which can reach
up to 50% globally. These losses not only result in substantial economic impacts but also …

Fungal rot is a major global health concern, particularly in delicate and soft-textured fruits
such as strawberries. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of coatings containing …

Essential oils (EOs) from aromatic plants seem to have the potential to control several fungal
pathogens and food contaminants. Botrytis cinerea is the main strawberry fruit contaminant …