Edible Packaging Showcased at Interpack 2026

Could This Vegetable Peel Be the Future of Food Packaging? Researchers Think It Has Potential

A new study out of Japan points to a promising biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic food packaging.Credit: Alberto Marrupe Gutierrez / Getty ImagesKey pointsResearchers developed an experimental food packaging material from discarded pumpkin peel that, in lab tests, outperformed conventional plastic at blocking UV light, limiting microbial growth, and preserving antioxidants.The biodegradable coating is made from carbon quantum dots…

Edible packaging showcased at interpack 2026

Image: AIPThe inaugural SAVE FOOD Initiative global awards at interpack 2026 showcased innovations helping reduce food waste, such as edible packaging. By Nerida Kelton FAIP, executive director AIP – vice president Sustainability & Save Food – WPO Reducing food waste requires more than better manufacturing practices. Packaging, processing and material innovation all play an important role in protecting food, extending shelf life and reducing env…