Active Packaging In Keeping The Food Fresh – A Review

Abstract

The demand for safe and high quality foods, as well as changes in consumer preferences have led to the development of innovative
and novel approaches in food packaging technology. One such development is the smart or intelligent food packaging technology.Packaging is an essential component of the food system, assuring the safe handling and delivery of fresh and
processed food products from the point of production to the end user. Technological developments in packaging offer new
prospects to reduce losses, maintain quality, add value and extend shelf-life of agricultural produce and consequently secure the
food system. The objective of this review is to highlight the contributions of packaging in securing the food system by maintaining
quality and reducing food losses. It also discusses some of the emerging packaging technologies that have revolutionized the way
we handle and package food to meet the increasing consumer demands for consistent supply of high quality, safe and nutritious
products.