Have you heard of AgroSustain? They have solved two major packaging challenges with packaging made from vegetable oil. 

The Switzerland-based startup has developed natural biofilms using plant extracts that extend the shelf life of food and slow down ripening and water loss (WO2022248675A1). 

And while many companies have dabbled with edible packaging, what makes AgroSustain’s research interesting is that its coating is made from natural vegetable oils such as argan, avocado, canola, safflower, castor, and coconut. 

Their coating is prepared from an emulsion of vegetable oils and a mixture of two nonionic sucrose fatty acid ester emulsifiers.

The biofilm claims to extend the shelf life of food, and the proof is in the pudding- 2 days after a banana was sprayed with a coating, weight loss in coated bananas was reduced by 52.3% compared to non-coated ones.

Name, during our research, we discovered two more startups utilizing zein coating and microbe-grown cellulose for edible packaging. I’d be happy to share more information with you if you’re looking for solutions in this area

We have also conducted a comprehensive analysis of technologies with the potential to reshape the packaging industry. This includes  new materials, material modifications, AI, machine learning, sensors, holography, and more- https://greyb.com/blog/packaging-industry-trends/