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atmosphere (70% nitrogen and 30% carbon dioxide) that can packaging. According to Allied Market Research, the value of
slow down spoilage, oxidation, and changes in color and the global market for antimicrobial or antiviral coatings was
texture of products. This effect is achieved by slowing down USD 10.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to expand to USD
the growth of Total Viable Counts (TVC), Lactic Acid Bacteria 17.9 billion by 2031, indicating a 5.6% compound annual growth
(LAB), and Brochothrix thermosphacta in compliance with EU rate (CAGR) between 2022 and 2031. In addition, according
regulations (Figure 2). Furthermore, as with the advancement to the Food Intelligence Center, the edible packaging market
of technology, the “electrospinning” technique is used in is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.31% between 2023 and
combination with natural active substances to develop more 2033 or quadruple in value over the next ten years. Extensive
efficient packaging materials. However, the type of material, food and beverage producers seeking edible packaging to
the mechanism of the active substance, and the production apply to their products and entrepreneurs starting to design
methods affect the packaging’s quality and antimicrobial edible packaging to fulfill customer needs are driving this growth
efficacy. trend in the active and edible packaging market.
Several countries have also implemented active packaging When considering various dimensions in terms of popularity,
in their food industries. For example, using natural extracts market value, and environmental sustainability, the use of
and a unique film extends the shelf life and reduces the natural active substances in packaging merits promotion to the
requirement for preservatives in Big Fork sausage products. industrial level and ongoing commercial development along
StePac has collaborated with exporters from Peru and Chile with ongoing development to push the boundaries in the
to develop an active packaging called Xtend in order to production of active and edible packaging. This is to improve
optimize oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and enable the the efficiency of packaging materials, enhance safety, and
export of blueberries to the Chinese market while preserving lower costs to make them more competitive with other synthetic
freshness for up to 35 days. packaging.
Edible packaging
Most edible packaging is made from biopolymers such as
polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids. Figure 3 illustrates the
two primary forms of edible packaging: films and coatings,
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