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Bacteria identification and food quality monitoring using biosensors; intelligent, active, and smart food packaging systems; nanoencapsulation of bioactive food compounds are few examples of emerging applications of nanotechnology for the food industry.[2] Nanotechnology can be applied in the production, processing, safety and packaging of food.
Testing modified atmosphere in a plastic bag of carrots. Food packaging is a packaging system specifically designed for food and represents one of the most important aspects among the processes involved in the food industry, as it provides protection from chemical, biological and physical alterations. [1]
ALD industry is already in use in Semiconductor industry and promising in solar cells, fuel cells, medical device, sensor, polymer industries. [19] Nanomanufacturing technology allow improvements in food packaging. [18] For example, improvement in plastic material barrier allow customers to identify relevant information. [18]
The spoilage of food products caused by microbes is a concern for many sub-sectors of the food industry. [1] An estimated 25% of the world's food is lost due to microorganism activity. [ 1 ] Such food spoilage results in food wastage as products become unsuitable for consumption, causing large financial losses.
North America led the global anti-counterfeit packaging technologies market with the largest market share of 38.83% in 2023. Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a notable CAGR of 14.45% during the forecast period. By technology, the RFID segment dominates the global market. By end use, the food and beverages industry dominates the market.
The new advances and rapid growth within the field of nanotechnology have large implications, which in turn will lead to regulations, on the traditional food and agriculture sectors of the world, in particular the invention of smart and active packaging, nano sensors, nano pesticides, and nano fertilizers. [31]
Hundreds of consumer products incorporating nano-materials are now on the market, including cosmetics, sunscreens, sporting goods, clothing, electronics, baby and infant products, and food and food packaging. But evidence indicates that current nano-materials may pose significant health, safety, and environmental hazards.
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